Lot
581 
1869, 3¢ ultramarine, block of 6 and vertical pair, on cover to Port Louis, Mauritius affixed over top cover and creased through top row, manuscript canceled with "Dartmouth, Ms. Jan 31" origin cds with matching manuscript day, reverse with red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Feb 1" exchange cds and front with "20" credit handstamp, red London transit cds and receiving backstamp; cover reduced at right and top flap opened up for display, Fine, a very rare 1869 Pictorial issue usage paying the British mail rate via Marseilles to Mauritius. Scott Nos. 114 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,800