Cherrystone - Seltene Marken & Postgeschichte weltweit 12. - 13. März 2024 Los 420 Altdeutschland Bayern 1850 18kr yellow orange, two horizontal strips of five, margins all around, canceled by 10 clear strikes of "23" numerals of Bayreuth, paying 180kr on cover used in 1854 to New York, with semi-circle Bayreuth 3.1. departure pmk, red "Aachen Paid", another "Paid" hs alongside, New York (Jan 24) arrival, Berlin transit datestamp on back. Seven stamps are absolutely sound, others are affected by inconspicuous paper splits and cover wear, some back-cover defects, fine and impressive rarity from Bavaria, with 2024 Peter Sem certificate ("Only one other cover known to me with this franking") (Mi.€15,000 for two used strips of four, unpriced as two strips of five, especially on cover) Ausruf 14.000,00 EUR