Lot
1025 
Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ Blue, used with 2¢ red brown (210), both tied by two strikes of "New York, Oct 1 '86" duplex on cover to Meadville Pa., reverse with "New-York Transit Oct 1" cds and Meadville Pa. (10.2) arrival cds; signed in pencil "GBS, 5/16/41" by Sloane on reverse. Scott No. E1 Estimate $500 - 750.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED USE ON THE FIRST DAY OF EXPANDED SERVICE.
On October 1, 1886, usage of the first issue was extended to all of the over 4000 first class post offices.
Realized: $425