Lot
1781 
1851, 1¢ blue, types IIIa-II-IIIa, strip of three, positions 51-52-53L1E, large margins except cut in at left, deep rich color with strong impressions, each cancelled and tied by blue circular grid, matching sharp "Lewiston Ill. Mar 6" cds on orange buff cover to Greenfield Mass, small stain spot, Very Fine; with 2006 Celler opinion. Scott No. 8A-7-8A Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE 1¢ 1851 ISSUE TYPE IIIA-II-IIIA STRIP FROM PLATE ONE EARLY FROM ILLINOIS.
Realized: $850