Lot
592 
1870, 2¢ red brown, I. grill, N.B.N.C. printing, with late state flat grill points, in combination with 1870, 3¢ green, H. grill, horizontal pair and four singles (136) paying the double American Packet rate to Havana, Cuba, all tied by red N.Y.F.M. geometric handstamps with matching "New York, May 1" cds, oval "NA1" inland rate handstamp and 1873 year docketing on reverse; 3¢ pair and two singles (one with s.e.) over lapping cover at top, Very Fine and a stunning cover, a very scarce mixed grill combination with the 2¢ bearing the late state I grill only used after January of 1873. Scott Nos. 135A Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,200