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U5 1867 (3 Aug.) large part E. to New York, bearing 24c. on 8a. pair both with manuscript initials and rather heavily cancelled "B/172"?, showing red crayon "1/1", London Paid transit d.s., "16/CENTS" accountancy h.s. and "5/N.YORK AM PKT" arrival c.d.s.; the E. with some light discoloration at top, nevertheless a rare and not unattractive franking. Photo
U5 1867 (3 Aug.) large part E. to New York, bearing 24c. on 8a. pair both with manuscript initials and rather heavily cancelled "B/172"?, showing red crayon "1/1", London Paid transit d.s., "16/CENTS" accountancy h.s. and "5/N.YORK AM PKT" arrival c.d.s.; the E. with some light discoloration at top, nevertheless a rare and not unattractive franking. Photo