Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Netherlands East Indies. 1876 Entire letter from Batavia to New York franked 1870-88 10c strip of four, 20c singles (2) and a pair, and 50c, paying 1g70c double rate, with red London Paid and New York Paid All datestamps and manuscript "2/5". Faults to one 10c and one 20c stamp and a light vertical file fold, otherwise fine, a scarce and spectacular transatlantic cover. Photo on Page 193.
Suggested price: £ 1,200-1,500