Sale 914 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 19 June, 2006
Category — 1870-88 Bank Note Issues (Scott 205 thru 218)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
896
30c Orange Brown (217). Rich color on bright paper, cancelled by bold strike of Aug. 18, 1888 New York Supplementary Mail datestamp, tiny surface scuff at top not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still Extremely Fine, this is the earliest documented off-cover usage of Scott 217, with 2001 A.P.S. certificate
E. 500-750
260