Lot 2389 ()
Third Ave. Post Office, 1855, 2¢ black on buff, no gum, cut to shape as always, sharp clear print on distinctive buff paper, thin spot, Fine appearance, ex-Caspary, Lilly, Boker & Golden; with 1999 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 139L6 $2,500.
ONE OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE THIRD AVE. POST OFFICE ISSUE ON BUFF PAPER.
Realized: $1,400