Lot 40
5¢ Indian red (28A), two vertical pairs, cancelled by rim of Yreka Cal. Oct. 15, 1858 c.d.s. and tied in right pair by full strike, on cover to Westchester, N.Y., additional strike of fancy "Bison" handstamp occasionally used by the Yreka postmaster, though its use was pictorial rather than postal; cover with wear at left, Fine and very rare usage. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook.
Provenance: Rust
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Realized $3,000 |