Lot 50
1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114), straight line at right, tied by "Utica N.Y. Jun 4" duplex on 1869 circa Leed's Patent envelope to Cooperstown, N.Y.; flap torn ending in small top edge tear, still a Very Fine and choice usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1869 ISSUE USAGES ON A LEED'S PATENT ENVELOPE.
This example is from the same correspondence as lot 240, that is used only 2 days later.
|
| |
| Realized $1,800 |
