Lot
1399 
1866, 15¢ black. Used with two 1867 2¢ black, E. Grill and tied by bold strikes of circle of V's cancel on 1868 folded cover to Palermo, Sicily, also tied by red "New York Paid All Direct Apr. 22" circular datestamp, transit and receiving backstamps as well as boxed "22" handstamp, few toned spots at top of 15¢, Very Fine, scarce and unusual franking of Black stamps of the 1866 and Grilled Issues paying the 19¢ rate via North German Union Closed Mail; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 77+87 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160