Lot 128
U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24), two singles, one showing centerline, dark blue shade of plate 7, cancelled by grids on folded cover from Robbinston Maine to St. Andrews, New Brunswick, paying 2¢ line rate, Extremely Fine. Estimate 500 - 750
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 1857 ISSUE COVERS PAYING THE 2¢ LINE RATE.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Grunin
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Realized $800 |