Lot
115 
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, block of four, position. 47-48/57-58, rich color, tied by "New Orleans La., Apr 21" cds on 1859 blue folded cover to Barcelona, Spain, endorsed "via England", New York bold red "2" credit to G.B. handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston May 4th to Liverpool arriving May 14th, La Junquera (5.19) transit backstamp and "½Rs." real due rating handstamp, Barcelona (5.20) arrival cds; block originally folded over top (creased between stamps), the cover has been refolded to show the complete franking and Barcelona receiving backstamp, Very Fine and rare franking for an unusual rate and printed matter destination.; signed genuine by Bartels and Ashbrook on reverse. Scott No. 24 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1¢ 1857 ISSUE BLOCKS OF FOUR PAYING THE 4¢ PRINTED MATTER RATE TO SPAIN.
Realized: $1,450