Lot 914
1871, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. printing, three singles, each tied by NYFM circle of wedges (TR-W11) cancels, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Dec 5" exchange cds on 1872 cover to Hamburg, Germany prepaid at three-times the 7¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, carried as endorsed by HAPAG Line Silesia from New York Dec. 6th to Plymouth arriving Dec. 16th, Hamburg (12.19) arrival backstamp; one 7¢ small tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce triple-rate Prussian Closed Mail use.Scott Nos. 149 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425