Lot
528 
1863, 2¢ black, two singles, in combination with 1867, 3¢ rose, F. grill + 10¢ green, F. grill, two singles (94+96) all clipped close to design (petite cut) on cover to Rome, Italy, tied by NYFM pinwheel cancels (Kirke unlisted), red "New York Paid All, Br. Transit, Sep 19" exchange cds on reverse and 4 credit handstamp on face, red Verviers transit and blue crayon "f 1½" sgr credit rating, forwarded to Genzano, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 73 Estimate $200 - 300.
"Petite cut" or the removal of margins from a stamp in order to make room for a franking on cover is seldom seen. We known of another multi-franking cover usage from the German State of Württemberg.
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Realized: $170