Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 7

1880: 'Allegory of Liberia', lithographed by T. F. Todhunter, London, with frame line, 2 c. rose & 6 c. violet, two fresh adhesives each canvelled by six barred mute obliterator, on envelope from Monrovia via Liverpool to Boston, "MONROVIA LIBERIA" despatch (Nov 26, 1881) cds in black, "PAID LIVERPOOL BR. PACKET 17 DE 81" transit cds in red, as well as "BOSTON PAID" arrival (Dec 29) cds in black. 2 Cents with corner fault and marginal nick at left, 6 Cents with cover marginal perforation irregularities at top, nevertheless a most attractive cover with the rare franking paying correctly the first UPU rate.