Lot 3055
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), single and horizontal pair, margins to bit in (R. stamp in pair is four margins), on orange buff cover with remarkable wood engraving, "Perrineville Store and Post Office, Monmouth County, N.J." with ms. "Febry the 28/ Perrineville N.J."; cover with small tears at top, stamps with small faults, still Fine, a very rare example of a small town post office illustrated in an ad cover, and believed to be unique.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $240 |
