Lot
136 
State Dept., 1873, 2¢ dark green, horizontal pair, deep rich color and proof-like impression, tied by purple quartered corks duplexed with "Washington D.C. Oct 19, 1878" cds on small cover with blue "Department of State" imprint to New York N.Y., reverse with "New York, Rec'd, Oct 20 '78" receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Ackerman, Knapp, Waud, Markovits, Wall; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. O58 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A BEAUTIFUL 2¢ STATE OFFICIAL USE FROM WASHINGTON D.C. TO NEW YORK N.Y., ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
Realized: $2,600