Lot
2160 
Costa Rica, 1863, 2r scarlet. Tied by "San Jose, Costa Rica, Feb 11, 1879" cds on folded letter sheet to New York City, in combination with G.B. 1877, 4d pale olive green tied by "Colon, Feb, 18, 79" cds and "E88" barred duplex, partial "Panama Transit" handstamp and "New York, Feb 28, 79, Due 5" Cents entry postmark; cover with vertical file fold affecting 2r stamp and small cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare Costa Rica and Great Britain mixed franking usage. Scott No. 2+G.B. 70 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $6,000