Lot 65
U.S. 1863, 2¢ black, right half of vertical bisect (73a), tied by pen cancels with three 3¢ rose (65) on cover, "Roseby's Rock Apl 31" manuscript postmark (W. Virginia) to Stayner, C.W., 1865 arrival backstamp; stamps damaged from edge placement and cover restored, Fine. Enclosed letter mentions Lincoln's assassination and the capture of J.W. Booth.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE ONLY RECORDED BLACK JACK BISECT USAGE TO CANADA.
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