Lot 1601
Envelope, 1854, 3¢ red, die 3, used entire with Nesbitt seal on reverse, cancelled by "Columbia Md. Oct 18" cds to Germany, overstruck with "N.York Br. Pkt. '23' Oct 19" debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line, red Aachen (11.1) exchange cds backstamp and blue ms. "45" due rating, reverse with Minden-Berlin (11.2), Halle (11.2) and Magder (11.3) arrival; small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce transatlantic use.Scott No. U5 $800.
Realized: $350