Lot
881 
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, vertical pair, in combination with 1859, 10¢ green, type V, vertical strip of three (35) on cover addressed to the U.S. Frigate "Congress" in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, all tied by "New Orleans, La., Aug 18, 1859" cds's, magenta manuscript ratings and reverse with "New York, Am. Pkt., Aug 27" exchange cds; stamps scissor separated and bottom 5¢ with flaws from cover overlap, Very Fine appearance. Scott Nos. 29 Estimate $250 - 350.
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Realized: $450