Lot 241
1861, 1¢ blue, usage two days after July 1, 1863 rate change to two cents for local mails, tied by grid to local use cover, "Providence, R.I., Jul 3, 1863" postmark and due "2" rate handstamp (penalty, double 1¢ short prepayment), Very Fine, a wonderful example illustrating the rate change.Scott No. 63 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220