Lot
575 
1893, Columbian, 2¢ brown violet, neatly tied by "New York, N.Y., Jan 2, 1893" First Day of Issue machine postmark on fresh commercial corner card cover to Somerville, Mass., Extremely Fine; with 1997 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 231 $4,500.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE FIRST DAY COVER BEARING THE 1893 2¢ COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The official first day for the Columbian issue was January 1st, 1893. Since it fell on a Sunday when most post offices where closed, January 2nd is also accepted as the First Day of Issue.
Realized: $1,050