Lot
180 
1857, 1¢ blue, type III, pos. 40L4 right s.e., used with 1¢ blue, type IIIa (21) pair, pos. 38-39L4, tied by two strikes of "Geary City, K.T. Apr 23, 1858" cds on cover to Leavenworth City, Kansas Territory, manuscript "Geary City, Apr 24" docketing at top left; left stamp slightly rounded corner, Very Fine, ex-Beals. Scott No. 21 $2,550 as single and #22 pair.
Neinken lists 40L4 as a type IIIa, however there is a large break below the "c" of Cent. This is most likely a late printing of plate 4.
Realized: $950