Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1851-56 Postal History: Carriers & Locals
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
178
Brooklyn City Express Post, Brooklyn N.Y., 2c Black on Dark Blue (28L5). Large margins to slightly in at bottom, tied by black ring cancel, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A), large margins to touching at top, vertical crease, both stamps tied by bold "Brooklyn N-Y. Feb. 2" circular datestamp on small cover to Milwaukee Wis., neat docketing, Very Fine appearance, ex Hall
E. 300-400
250