Lot 1322
1867, 15¢ black, F. grill. Tied by quartered cork cancel, "Phil'a Pa. Jun. 22" cds on 1869 cover to Rome, Italy, red "New York Paid All Direct Jun. 24" and receiving backstamps, red boxed "Aachen Franco" and "4" credit handstamps, purple "PD" handstamp applied by Italian postal authorities, stamp also tied by manuscript, Very Fine, an attractive use of 15¢ F. Grill overpaying the 14¢ rate to Rome by North German Union Direct Mail.Scott No. 98 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325