90c Rose Carmine (166). Tied by partial strike of "1" duplex, second strike below with "New-York Oct. 8" circular datestamp on blue linen-lined cover to Para, Brazil, stamp defective and top of cover refolded

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE 1873 90-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE ON A COVER TO BRAZIL.

This cover was carried via St. Thomas to Para, and was carried on the third sailing of the City of Para. The 90c stamp paid 9-times the single rate.

With 1986 P.F. certificate

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