1a (2) 1848, VF, XF, both four margin copies, dark brown shade, tied to F/L by pen cancels, red town cancel at left, addr to "Dr Kirkbride Pa Hospital for the Insane", attractive stamps w/ rich color (Image)

Est. $200-250 SE

29, 31, 32, 33 1858 all tied on partial F/L to Shanghai China, 10¢ in V strip/4 (#33, 32, 33, 31, positions 61-91) all tied by multiple Montgomery Ala cds, red New York & London transits, red boxed S/L "returned for postage," top stamp in strip w file fold, all others F, various ms markings, partial F/L w repairs & tape stains, 5¢ w/ file fold crease, a very unusual piece, rare V strip, unpriced in Scott, exceptional item for specialist, Ex Chase (CV as singles) (Image)

Cat. $1,920 HWC-SE

63, 63b Two 1¢ covers, #63 bright blue & #63b dark blue both w/ 2020 PSE Certs, #63 VF+ SE at right, tied on drop cover by partial "US PENNY MAIL PHILA PA" octagonal date stamp w/ additional nearly complete strike at left, cover reduced at right, o/w VF; #63b dark blue F-VF, couple shorter perfs, tied on drop cover by red "NEW YORK CITY PAID 1 CT" Carrier cds cancel, couple scissor cuts in cover at left, minor flap damage, o/w VF cover (CV $875 as used single) (Image)

Est. $200-250 SE