Lot
1184 
1857, 1¢ blue, type Va, single and pair, pos. 47R5 (Relief E) and 23R5-24R5 (Relief C) with pos. 23 showing the Curl in "E" variety, tied by two strikes of blue "Petersburg Va. Sep 13" cds on cover to Kirkwood N.Y., flap with blind embossed "Wm. F. Spotswood, Apothecary & Druggist" fancy oval, original 1858 enclosure accompanies; small perf flaws, reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce type Va usage; signed by Ashbook on reverse. Scott Nos. 24 var. Estimate $500 - 750.