Lot 1270
1861, 1¢ blue, dot in U, plate 9, three singles, small faults, tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 22 1861" cds on lady's cover to Sanbury Pa., D. O. Blood & Co. 1¢ bronze (15L14), acid tied, paid the carrier fee to the mails by private carrier, "Bloods, Penny Post, Oct 22, 1861" cds, F.-V.F.; with 2004 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 63 var. Estimate $250 - 350.
Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 164, fig. 10-1.
Realized: $325