Lot 3027
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish, without signature, full to large margins, tied by three bold pen strokes on July 16, 1845 folded cover to Albany, Second Day of Use, clear red c.d.s. at R. with matching "Paid", docketing inside; 2nd li ne of address with contemporary erasure which has been strengthened on reverse, Very Fine appearance, a rare early date (July 15, 1845 date cats. $30,000). Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Realized $2,600 |