Lot 441
U.S.; General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Demonetized Use on Cover, #1, adhesive largely torn away by New Haven postmaster and tied to cover to Berlin, New Haven "Paid" cancel and pencil "21" rate (demonetized adhesive applied to cash credit towards 21¢ rate as per redemption law that was valid only until September 30, 1851), "Part Paid" handstamp and sent via Bremen Mails, carried by Havre Line steamer Franklin. Ex Lipson and Conland. The only reported example showing redemption for cash .
Estimate $5,000-7,000.
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| Realized $6,900 |
