Lot
1419 
1938, 25¢ Presidential, five, used with 5¢ Prexie (810) and 10¢ Prexie (815), five, all tied by strikes of "Long Island City, N.Y., Jan 17, 1948" duplex on manila envelope to Belgium, typewriter endorsed "Samples"; one 10¢ scuffed, Very Fine and scarce use. Scott No. 829 Estimate $150 - 200.
Cover was prepaid $1.80 for twelve-times the 15¢ per ½ ounce for 6 ounces of samples. A special airmail rate for such samples would become available to Belgium less than six months latter on May 1, 1949.
Realized: $375