Sale 998 — The Raymond Vogel Collection, Part Two

Sale Date — Tuesday, 7 December, 2010

Category — Plate One Early - Type II On Cover

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
55
c
Sale 998, Lot 55, Plate One Early - Type II On Cover1c Blue, Ty. II (7). Positions 63-65L1E, horizontal strip of three, ample to clear margins, beautiful bright Plate 1 Early shade, tied by vivid red grid cancels, matching "Richmond Va. Jul. 8" (1851) circular datestamp on blue folded letter to Covington Ky., Very Fine, a very early use of the new 1c 1851's just seven days after the first day of issue

E. 750-1,000
1,000