Lot 169
U.S.; General Issues, 1851, 1¢ Blue, Type III, Type II Strip of 6 on Cover, #8A; 7.
Horizontal strip of 6, 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, pos. 75-80R1E, positions 75 and 77 type IIIa…., the balance Type II, position 75 with a tiny tear at top, position 77 with tiny surface scrapes in the vignette and position 80 with creases", amazing cover and never before seen on the open market, Fine appearance, PF (2007) cert. , probably unique on cover .
Estimate $6,000.
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