lot # 630 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1881-88 Re-engraved American Bank Note (205-218)
216, 1888 5c Indigo, right wing-margin single (natural straight-edge), uprated with the 1882 5c Yellow brown (205) prior to sailing, both tied on the envelope addressed to Germany by "NY Supplementary Paid Apr 21 88" duplex cancels, ms "per Str 'Eider", backstamped Cassell 1.5.88, the 205 light corner wrinkling from placement, envelope open top and left, Fine use and a showpiece for the 5c Garfield collectorSale 3038: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part I
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