Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue, Type IV (Scott 9)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
58
1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Irregularly-cut block showing part of six stamps, showing parts of Positions 30/39-40/48-50L1L, tied by "Lowell Ms. Sep. 1?, 1857" circular datestamp on cover to Boston, slightly reduced at top and missing top flap, neat docketing across few stamps, otherwise Very Fine and unusual use, signed Ashbrook who notes "A freak but accepted to pay the 3c rate Lowell to Boston", ex Rust
E. 1,000-1,500
1,600