Sale 989 — 2010 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 19 June, 2010
Category — 1861-66 Issue, incl. Encased Postage
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
93A
3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69). Tied by Anchor in Diamond of Dots French Maritime cancel, red “Etats-Unis Paq. Fr. Lafayette 26 Avril 65” octagonal datestamp and framed “PD” handstamp on mourning cover to St. Jean Pied de Port via Le Havre (May 9), Paris transit and receiving backstamps, sender’s endorsement “Steamer Lafayette”, slightly soiled, Very Fine, extremely rare example of the “Lafayette” datestamp, carried on the sixth crossing of the Lafayette
E. 2,000-3,000
5,250