Lot 2486
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "Sandusky, O., Dec 19, '64" cds and target duplex on Johnsons Island Prisoner of War Cover dropped in the mails locally, with bold "Prisoner's Letter, Johnsons Island, O., Examined G.S.B." oval handstamp (Harrison type 1); cover with some toning at right, otherwise Very Fine, a remarkable and very rare 2¢ Blackjack usage paying the drop rate on a prisoner of war cover, one of only a few such usage known, ex Haas; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,000