Lot
435 
1871 Usages to Turkey, of three covers; includes two N.G.U. closed mail rate covers from Middleborough, Mass. to Constantinople (Washburn correspondence), one apparently a 1871 usage franked with solo 1870, 15¢ bright orange (152) paying the 15¢ rate, and later 1871 usage franked with solo 1870, 12¢ dull violet (151) paying the new 12¢ rate and usage from Newark, N.J. to Beirut, Syria franked with 1870, 15¢ bright orange (152) paying the same rate, cover with printed "Paid Under ½ oz." and "Via North German Union Closed Mail "endorsements; few small cover flaws, generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $425