Lot 746
California Penny Post Co., 1855, 5¢ blue, uncancelled, tied by addressing on buff cover to Fitchburg Mass., "San Francisco Cal., 30 Jun" cds originally tying 10¢ 1855 Issue that is now missing; cover top edge tear and stain spot at bottom, F.-V.F. appearance, An exceptionally rare on-cover tied example of the California Penny Post Co. 5¢ blue stamp, ex-Knapp; signed Sloane as genuine.Scott No. 34L4; $1,750 as used stamp Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625