Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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Category — 1870-88 Banknote Issues

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Lot

Symbol

Photo/Description

Cat./Est. Value

Realized

260

Sale 1291, Lot 260, 1870-88 Banknote Issues

5c Brown entire (U222). Mostly bold strikes of "Yokohama * Japan * 22 Nov. 1885" circular datestamp and "SHIP" handstamp, addressed to engineer on U.S.S. Ossipee at Yokohama, Japan, forwarded to Shanghai, slightly toned, otherwise Very Fine, rare use of these markings on inbound ship mail

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E. 400-500

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