Lot 251
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cover 15c Dark Brown & Blue type II (119), deep rich colors, grid cancel (not tied), used on fresh 1870 orange cover to Switzerland, matching Metamora, Ill. Aug 2 c.d.s., red New York Paid All Br. Transit exchange h.s., Zurich and Meilen backstamps, cover slightly reduced at R., otherwise fine, Scott retail $875.00 photo
cover 15c Dark Brown & Blue type II (119), deep rich colors, grid cancel (not tied), used on fresh 1870 orange cover to Switzerland, matching Metamora, Ill. Aug 2 c.d.s., red New York Paid All Br. Transit exchange h.s., Zurich and Meilen backstamps, cover slightly reduced at R., otherwise fine, Scott retail $875.00 photo

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cover 15c Dark Brown & Blue type II (119), deep rich colors, grid cancel (not tied), used on fresh 1870 orange cover to Switzerland, matching Metamora, Ill. Aug 2 c.d.s., red New York Paid All Br. Transit exchange h.s., Zurich and Meilen backstamps, cover slightly reduced at R., otherwise fine, Scott retail $875.00 photo