12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, huge margins including large bottom sheet margin, detailed impression on crisp paper, tied by grids, "Sherburne N.Y. Oct. 1" (1851) circular datestamp on buff cover to London, England, red "3" credit handstamp, red British markings including large "L" in circle tying pair, cover with slight edgewear

EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE EARLY USE OF THE 12-CENT 1851 ISSUE AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXISTING PAIRS ON OR OFF COVER.

Carried on the Cunarder Europa, which departed New York Oct. 1 and arrived Liverpool Oct. 12.

Ex Newbury, Grunin and Hill. With 1987 P.F. certificate.

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