Lot
914 
1857 (Nov. 14) Carrolton Ky. to St. Gallen, Switzerland, datelined folded letter bearing 10¢ green, types III-I-I (33, 31, 31) L-shape block of three with bottom pair type I, tied by two strikes of blue Carrolton cds prepaying the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Nov 21" exchange cds, red Aachen Franco (12.6) framed transit and matching framed "Franco Preuss: / resp:Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr." handstamp indicating payment to border only, blue manuscript "3" and red "10" ratings, St. Gallen (12.9) arrival backstamp; top type III stamp with light fold and nick at top, cover comestically restored, otherwise Very Fine appearance, ex-Kapiloff. Estimate $500 - 750.
A SCARCE AND COLORFUL 10¢ TYPE I USAGE AT THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO SWITZERLAND.
Realized: $475