Lot 989
1865-1879, Depreciated Currency Markings, better group of 12 covers including some better uses such as 1879 Svenljunga, Sweden to Chicago Ill. with "Unpaid" cds backstamp and "U.S. Currency/10" two-line handstamp; 1867 Charing Cross, Great Britain to Pittsburgh Pa. with "N. York, Am. Pkt, 24 / 33 U.S. Notes, Aug 19" exchange cds, 1865 Liverpool, England to Boston Mass. with "N. York, Am. Pkt '24 or 32 U.S. Notes' Jun 12" updated to double-rate "48 or 64 Notes" cds; 1865 Heidelberg, Germany to Cincinnati OH with "N.Y. Br. Pkt '15 or 30 in U.S. Notes Mar 1" exchange cds; 1868 Dornstetten, Germany to Grand Rapids Mich. with "New York, 19 U.S. Notes, Jan 6" cds, "Advertised", "Unclaimed" and framed "Retour." handstamps; 1867 Smyrne, Turkey to New York via French mail with "24" handstamp and manuscript. "37/27" depreciated currency rating; etc, few faults, Very Fine and interesting group.Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $500