cover 1879 (28 Aug.) 1d. pink stationery envelope to the United States, uprated with 1870 ½d. plate 11 block of four cancelled by Southborough duplexes, affixed on arrival with United States Postage Due 1c., 2c. and 5c., the envelope showing fine strikes of black bold "T", "U.S. CHARGE/TO/COLLECT" and "8 Cents"; some slight staining or perimeter creasing and the address panel with small repaired hole but otherwise fine and a most unusual combination of adhesives. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1349

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cover 1879 (28 Aug.) 1d. pink stationery envelope to the United States, uprated with 1870 ½d. plate 11 block of four cancelled by Southborough duplexes, affixed on arrival with United States Postage Due 1c., 2c. and 5c., the envelope showing fine strikes of black bold "T", "U.S. CHARGE/TO/COLLECT" and "8 Cents"; some slight staining or perimeter creasing and the address panel with small repaired hole but otherwise fine and a most unusual combination of adhesives. Photo

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cover 1879 (28 Aug.) 1d. pink stationery envelope to the United States, uprated with 1870 ½d. plate 11 block of four cancelled by Southborough duplexes, affixed on arrival with United States Postage Due 1c., 2c. and 5c., the envelope showing fine strikes of black bold "T", "U.S. CHARGE/TO/COLLECT" and "8 Cents"; some slight staining or perimeter creasing and the address panel with small repaired hole but otherwise fine and a most unusual combination of adhesives. Photo