Lot 1214
1867, 3¢ rose, A. grill, bold color and well defined grill with most perfs intact, tied by "Washington D.C., May 17" cds and segmented cork duplex on money order business cover to Maine; cover tears and reduced at right, Very Fine, with stamp in better condition than often found; with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate.Scott No. 79; $1,800 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $750
Lot 1215
1867, 15¢ black, F. grill, missperfed, tied by NYFM radial cancel on 1869 mourning cover to Paris, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' May 15" credit-exchange cds, bright red French Packet "Etats-Unis, Paq. Fr. H No 2, 15 Mai 69" octagon datestamp and framed "PD" handstamp, Very Fine and attractive French packet use.Scott No. 98 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325