cover 1880 (5 Jan.) envelope to Connecticut, bearing 1876 CC perf. 14 4d. bright rose (2), both cancelled "A05" and showing unframed "Due 6" h.s. and bearing U.S. Postage Due 3c. pair (one damaged due to overlapping edge of envelope) and, on reverse, despatch New York and New Haven c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

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cover 1880 (5 Jan.) envelope to Connecticut, bearing 1876 CC perf. 14 4d. bright rose (2), both cancelled "A05" and showing unframed "Due 6" h.s. and bearing U.S. Postage Due 3c. pair (one damaged due to overlapping edge of envelope) and, on reverse, despatch New York and New Haven c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo

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cover 1880 (5 Jan.) envelope to Connecticut, bearing 1876 CC perf. 14 4d. bright rose (2), both cancelled "A05" and showing unframed "Due 6" h.s. and bearing U.S. Postage Due 3c. pair (one damaged due to overlapping edge of envelope) and, on reverse, despatch New York and New Haven c.d.s. A rare and most attractive franking. Photo