Lot
1417 
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I, horizontal strip of three, rich color, tied by two strikes of "Notre Dame Ind. Apr 29" cds on 1859 cover to France where redirected, red "New York 'Paid 12' May 3" credit cds, "Etats Unis Serv. Br. A.C., M, 16 Mai 59" entry cds, forwarded upon arrival, red manuscript "15c" notation; left stamp with light corner crease at top left, gently cleaned, Very Fine appearance, ex-Newbury, Beals, Lake Shore; with 1981 and 2005 P.F. certificates. Scott Nos. 28A; $13,000 as off-cover strip Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A SCARCE STRIP OF THREE OF THE 5¢ INDIAN RED ON COVER FROM NOTRE DAME TO FRANCE.
Realized: $2,400