Lot 3042
1863, 2¢ black (73), mixed issue franking with 1851 1¢ blue, type IV (9), both canceled by blue manuscript, matching manuscript "Cambria Iowa May 3" postmark on orange cover to Stephens Mills, N.Y., pencil "Due 2" for attempted use after demonitization (double the 1¢ short payment); stamps with slight defects, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate $750 - 1,000
A RARE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE MIXED ISSUE FRANKING WITH A 2¢ BLACK JACK AND A DEMONITIZED 1851 1¢ TYPE IV.
Expertization: photocopy of 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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