Lot
1054 
Germany 1872 Large Shield, ¼gr violet. strip of 4, on company envelope postmarked with Berlin 8.7.74 cds's, to Bad Ems, 9/7 receiver on reverse, somewhat blunt perfs at far right, cover with few wrinkles and torn backflap, very scarce usage, F.-V.F. Scott No. 14. Michel No. 16 €1,200 ($1,644).
Realized: $325