Lot 1352
1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A), two singles (positions 4 & 5R1E) used with a 1¢ type II (7), position 2R1EE, overlapped (pos. 2-4-5, types II-Ib-Ib) and tied together on an 1852 folded letter from Slatersville to Providence R.I. postmarked clear "Prov. & Wor. R.R." c.d.s.; all have partial top sheet margins, the two left stamps (types II, Ib) F-VF, a vertical file fold passes through the right type Ib and ends in a tear. An exceedingly rare a quite attractive franking.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
Expertization: clear 1996 APS Certificate.
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