24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Deep rich color in the true "Cincinnati Violet" shade, used with horizontal pair of 2c Black (73), tied by blue "Cincinnati O. Apr. 25" (1864) double-circle datestamps and grid cancels on buff cover to Herborn, Germany, red New York 7c credit datestamp, red boxed "Aachen Franco" handstamp, receiving backstamp, missing bottom flap, some slight cover wear

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 24-CENT 1861 ISSUE IN THE "CINCINNATI VIOLET" SHADE, USED ON A COVER FROM CINCINNATI TO GERMANY.

The 28c paid the rate via Prussian Closed Mail. Ex Stephen Brown and Shierson.

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