Lot 175
Used to New York: 1851, 6d olive yellow, margins all around but just touching along top, fine, tied by probable "1" in grid and red PAID on folded letter bearing manuscript red "10" and large blue NEW BRUNSWICK X c.d.s. transit, on reverse probably ST JOHN FE 24 1852 origin. Very tidy and colourful cover. Not listed in Arken/Firby census., One of the first 6p covers to the United States.
SG 4; £1,600 ($2,320). (Scott 2).
Scott $1,750.
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