cover 1866 envelope (flap missing) to Boston, U.S.A. bearing 4a. green pair and two singles, all crossed by ink stroke and each cancelled "B/172", showing London Paid transit c.d.s. (5.6), "16/CENTS" accountancy h.s. (tying the pair), "BOSTON. AM. PKT/5" d.s. and, on reverse, large part despatch c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 557

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cover 1866 envelope (flap missing) to Boston, U.S.A. bearing 4a. green pair and two singles, all crossed by ink stroke and each cancelled "B/172", showing London Paid transit c.d.s. (5.6), "16/CENTS" accountancy h.s. (tying the pair), "BOSTON. AM. PKT/5" d.s. and, on reverse, large part despatch c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1866 envelope (flap missing) to Boston, U.S.A. bearing 4a. green pair and two singles, all crossed by ink stroke and each cancelled "B/172", showing London Paid transit c.d.s. (5.6), "16/CENTS" accountancy h.s. (tying the pair), "BOSTON. AM. PKT/5" d.s. and, on reverse, large part despatch c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo