Sale 1109 — U.S. 1847-69 Issues, featuring the Kenneth D. Gilbart Collection
Sale Date — Wednesday, 30 September, 2015
Category — 1861-66 Issue, Off-Cover, Cont. (Scott 69-78c)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
603
90c Blue (72). Deep shade, well-centered, tied by bold red grid cancel, matching "New York Paid Mar. 12" circular datestamp on large piece of cover to Calcutta, India, sender's directive "p Overland Mail via Marseilles", red "S.L. Calcutta G.P.O. AP 27 1862" backstamp, the piece is affixed to an envelope, stamp with corner crease top right, slight toning, creases and small faults in piece, still a Fine appearing and rare use of the 90c 1861
E. 500-750
500