Lot 326
U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 1¢ Blue, Type IIIa on Cover, #8A; 7, pos. 75-80R1E, pos. 75 and 77 type IIIa (#8a) balance type II (#7); position 75 tiny tear at top, position 77 tiny surface scrapes in vignette and position 80 with creases, tied by red grid cancels, on 25 July 1851 dated folded letter to Richmond VA, red Norfolk VA pmk at left, magenta double oval War Department deaccession handstamp, minor faults only, very rare, Fine, 2007 P.F. cert.
Scott $2,900+.
Estimate $1,000-1,400.
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