Lot 28
U.S., 1861, 5¢ brown yellow (Scott 67a), tied by red "Boston Br Pkt Aug 21" cds on part cover (from Cuba), manuscript "4" on front & "St John's Aug 26 1861" receiver on reverse, Fine, ex Pratt.
Scott $1,250 for stamp only
Earliest known usage. One of two very similiar examples on part cover, the other to Nova Scotia.
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