Lot
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Livingston, Wells & Co. Express Agency/New York, Havre & Paris. Red oval handstamp (which appears to slightly strengthened at top right) on 1849 folded letter from Panama to New York with manuscript "Collect 25 Ct.", cover given to Boyd's City Express with their red oval handstamp applied & pencil manuscript "27 cts" (Collect 25¢ express + 2¢ Boyd's fee), Very Fine and rare, reported to be unique, ex-Wiltsee. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,050