30c Orange (38). Rich color, cancelled by red grid, matching "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid May 14" (1861) circular datestamp on tissue-paper cover to Athens, Greece, French transits incl. red boxed "P.D." handstamp, magenta "27" credit, receipt docketing also ties stamp, usual small flaws associated with this fragile envelope paper

VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 30-CENT 1860 ISSUE ON A COVER TO GREECE. FROM THE REVEREND HILL CORRESPONDENCE.

Our computerized records contain just one other usage to Greece with the 30c stamp, which was used with a 12c 1857 to pay the Prussian Closed Mail rate. This is the only single-franking we have offered since keeping computerized records. The stamp pays the 30c rate via French Mail.

Ex "Patrick Henry" and Kapiloff

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