Lot 1054
5¢ Indian red (28A), two vertical pairs, cancelled by rim of "Yreka Cal. Oct. 15, 1858" c.d.s. and right pair tied 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 4,000 - 5,000
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook.
Provenance: Rust, Kramer
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Realized $9,500 |