Lot
816 
Gahagan & Howe City Express, 1849-70 (5¢) blue, complete sheet of 20 containing four tête-bêche pairs, o.g., creases reinforced with hinges, small breaks in paper at lower left, Very Fine appearance, ex-Lilly, Hall. Scott No. 70L2, 70L2a $3,600.
A VERY RARE SHEET OF THE GAHAGAN & HOWE CITY EXPRESS STAMP, CONTAINING FOUR TÊTE-BÊCHE VARIETIES.
Scott Retail for four 70L2a pairs is $1,800, plus $1,800 for the remaining stamps without any premium for blocks.
Realized: $700