Lot 140
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink (64a), fresh and well centered, used with a 3¢ rose pink (64b) on cover from Boston to Kennebunkport Me., each stamp canceled by oblong-boxed PAID with the pigeon blood tied by a red Sep 20 Boston c.d.s.; minor toning around stamps.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: identified and signed by Ashbrook with a 1973 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Brown, Haas
The cover has been stored away from light for many years, allowing this pigeon blood to have retained its full color.
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| Realized $4,250 |
