Lot
1253 
1870 (Oct. 12) San Francisco Cal. to Hamburg, Germany, cover bearing 10¢ Bill of Lading Revenue (R32) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Oct 12" cds, black "New York Oct 20" exchange cds and blue crayon "8" cents due rating, partial Hamburg 1870 arrival backstamp; faults, Fine and scarce attempted illegal revenue use sent postage due for the 10c NGU closed mail rate. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200