Unused on cover / entire letter 1859 (10 June) envelope to New Jersey bearing 2d. blue Pl. 7 horizontal pair, both cancelled "A05" and showing "NEW-YORK/SHIP/5cts" c.d.s. (15.6) alongside (another small part strike ties the pair) with, on reverse, Bahamas double-arc d.s. across flap; the envelope with tear at top of face panel which also affects the flap. A rare franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1079

1079

Unused on cover / entire letter 1859 (10 June) envelope to New Jersey bearing 2d. blue Pl. 7 horizontal pair, both cancelled "A05" and showing "NEW-YORK/SHIP/5cts" c.d.s. (15.6) alongside (another small part strike ties the pair) with, on reverse, Bahamas double-arc d.s. across flap; the envelope with tear at top of face panel which also affects the flap. A rare franking. Photo

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Unused on cover / entire letter 1859 (10 June) envelope to New Jersey bearing 2d. blue Pl. 7 horizontal pair, both cancelled "A05" and showing "NEW-YORK/SHIP/5cts" c.d.s. (15.6) alongside (another small part strike ties the pair) with, on reverse, Bahamas double-arc d.s. across flap; the envelope with tear at top of face panel which also affects the flap. A rare franking. Photo