Lot
10 
Philadelphia Pa., May 5, two bold strikes of cds tie 1¢ blue, type II (7) Plate 1E, ample margins to slightly in, bright shade, and 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to in at bottom, on circa 1852 blue cover to Charleston S.C., faint wax seal stain, tiny edge nick at right, Very Fine, ex-Wagshal; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7 Estimate $500 - 750.
The use of a 1¢ 1851 for the carrier fee in Philadelphia is extremely unusual prior to 1856, since the Eagle Carrier stamp was used almost exclusively during this time period.
Realized: $950