Lot
1949 
Louisville, Ky., Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1858 (2¢) black. Large margins to into frameline at bottom, tied by blue Louisville, Ky. cds on ornate embossed Valentine cover to Pleasant Hill, Ky., with 1857 3¢ stamp removed at left of carrier leaving a small thin spot in cover, Fine, the unique example of the Brown & McGill's black carrier stamp tied on cover with the adhesive in outstanding condition, one of two known canceled examples, ex Mason; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5LB3 $15,000 for used on piece with 26.
Realized: $16,000