Lot
2061 
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, two singles, one clear to mostly large margins, other cut in at top, tied by "New-York, Oct 31" cds as forwarding postage on 1853 light gray folded letter from Canton, China to New York N.Y. datelined "Canton, 20 Dec. 1853", sent to care of Messrs. Gordon & Talbot in New York and forwarded to Newport R.I., endorsed "Via Marseilles" at top left, back flap with partial "Hong Kong" double-arc and red London (10.15) transit backstamps, manuscript "5/5" due rating, G.B. "140" debit to U.S., carried by Collins Line Arctic from Liverpool Oct. 19th to New York arriving Oct. 30th, black "New-York, Am. Pkt. Oct 31" exchange cds with ms. "98" cents due rating crossed out upon forwarding to Newport, business contents, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND UNUSUAL 1851 ISSUE USE ON A DOUBLE-RATE INBOUND COVER FROM CHINA.
Realized: $4,000