Lot
562 
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, in combination with 1867, 3¢ rose, F. grill, vertical pair (94) placed over flap on Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati R.R. Co. printed circular to Basel, Switzerland, tied by segmented cork cancels with New York "Paid All" straight line handstamp, sent by closed mail via England with "Basel, 30,IV,68" receiving backstamp; stamp flaws including 2¢ with pre-use tears, a Fine and rare, ex-Allen & Cippolla. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A new postal convention in 1867 provided for a fully prepaid-to-destination rate of 8¢ for mail carried in closed bags all the way to its final destination, with no handling of individual pieces during transit.
Realized: $1,200