Lot
2776 
Inman Line "City of New York", New York December 23rd 1871 - Queenstown January 3rd 1872. Envelope posted at Davenport, Iowa on December 19th 1871. Addressed to Switzerland. Prepaid the closed mail via England rate of 10 cents of May 1870 using 1870, 2¢ red brown, pair + 6¢ carmine. Reverse bears Basel transit of January 6th and a Hels arrival of the 7th. Atlantic Transit 11 days; small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 146+148 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200