1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. vertical strip of three, some small perf faults, fresh color, tied by "New Orleans La. Dec. 29, 1857" circular datestamp on mourning cover to Plaquemine La., Very Fine appearance, rare, signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 23  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Recut once at top and once at bottom, tied by red "St. Johnsbury Vt. 4 Dec." circular datestamp on cover with "Office of Transportation, Passumpsic Road" handstamp, to Whitefield N.H., some slight overall wear, Fine and attractive. Scott No. 23  $1,000. $0 (Image)

1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Recut once at top and once at bottom, tied by clear strike of "Boston Mass. 25 Aug." circular datestamp on locally addressed cover, light vertical file fold, stamp with single short perf at right, a Fine example of the 1c type IV used on a drop rate cover. Scott No. 23  $1,000. $0 (Image)