Lot 993
1862 (Jul. 21) Peru, Ill. To Stettin, Wurttemberg, orange cover with sharp "Peru Ills. Jul 21" cds and manuscript "30" unpaid rating, choice strike of blue "Chicago Ill. Am Pkt. '23'" exchange debit cds, carried on Allan Line Norwegian from Quebec Jul. 26 ro Liverpool arriving Aug. 5, red Aachen (8.7) transit backstamp with blue manuscript "13" debit rating, crossed out and updated in blue crayon to "45" due, Stettin (8.9) arrival backstamp and red crayon "47" final due rating; minor edge and flap tear, Very Fine, ex-Stiss.Estimate $100 - 150.
References: Illustrated in Piszkiewicz article in the Chronicle Aug. 1998 on page 227.
Realized: $70