Baltimore, Md., 1850-55, 1¢ green. Ample to large margins, pencil canceled and tied by "Baltimore, Md., Nov 24" cds on locally addressed folded letter sheet, with matching "1" in circle drop rate handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kuphal & Wall, with 1994 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1LB4; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1¢ GREEN BALTIMORE CARRIER ISSUE - CONSIDERED TO THE FINEST KNOWN OF THREE EXAMPLES ON COVER TIED BY A POSTMARK. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)

Est. $10,000-15,000

Documentary, 1871, Second Issue, $200 red, blue & black. Manuscript 1871 cancel, nicely centered, rich vivid colors; faint pressed out vertical crease, Very Fine appearance, with clear 2001 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. R132; $9,000.

A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE $200.00 "SMALL PERSIAN RUG".

Both the Small and Large "Persian Rug" stamps were printed in sheets of one. Because of their size and the fact that they were used on documents, they are frequently found with faults. Scott $9,000
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Scott $9,000