Lot
1548 
12¢ Black, Plate I, two singles and vertical pair with nat. s.e. at top, tied by open circular grids (NYFM 51-1) on legal-size cover to Leeds, England, red "N. York Br. Pkt. '38' Jan 19" exchange cds, endorsed "Pr British Mail Steamer Africa", red Liverpool "Paid Br Packet 29 JA 59" entry cds, Leeds (1.31) arrival backstamp; some cover restoration, Very Fine appearance, a scarce double-weight franking. Scott No. 36 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $650
Lot
1549
24¢ Gray Lilac, tied by neat strike of red 8-bar circular grid (Skinner NYFM 60-2), on 1861 folded cover to Dundee, Scotland, matching red "New York '19' Apr 30" exchange credit cds, endorsed "p Niagara", Dundee (5.14.1861) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice appearance, ex-Haas; with clear 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 37 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $900