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1857 24c gray lilac, usual centering (small perf. flaws), tied by red New York Exchange pmk on cover (opened for display) to England, "per Steamer New York" endorsement at top, with red London July 22, 1861 arrival cds, various notations and docketing including manuscript "Sandwich Islands Hilo" (Hawaii) at left, from where it probably originated, fine and well traveled cover, unusual origin and usage, with 2004 PSE certificate
Estimate: $1000