Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue, Types Ia-II (Scott 5A-7)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
17
1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Position 4R1L, the only position on Plate 1 Late which was not recut, huge margins to barely in including part of adjoining stamp at left, tied by "New Orleans La. May 2?" circular datestamp on cover addressed to Dr. Walter Gary in New Orleans, manuscript "advertise" at top, barely reduced at left and minor wear, Very Fine and very unusual use paying the 1c drop letter rate, the letter was not collected so it was advertised and delivered to the recipient, signed Ashbrook
E. 750-1,000
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