Lot
1021 
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Blue, top plate number 496 and imprint strip of four with full untrimmed selvage, o.g., lightly hinged, some perf separations, Fine. Scott No. E1 $6,250.
There were only two plate number used for the 1885 issue, "495" and "496". Both plate numbers went to press in early August 1885. Stamps were distributed to post offices during August and September, prior to the October 1, 1885 initiation of service.
Realized: $1,300