Lot 2487
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 1¢ blue on cover to prisoner at Johnson's Island Military Prison in Ohio, canceled by target handstamps with matching "Monticello, Mo., Mar 7" cds, manuscript "Ex DC" examiners marking (Dow Christ), pencil "$5.- Hill" docketing and "Mrch 20/65" on reverse, with original enclosure mentioning enclosed money; adhesives with tiny hidden defect and a few cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce incoming cover to Johnson's Island prison; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $800