1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia, nicely centered for this tight margined issue, deep color, tied by neat blue "Montpelier, Vt., Feb 9, 1858" cds on locally addressed cover; trivial perf flaws and corner crease at top left from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine appearance, ex White. Scott Nos. 19  $9,500. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ON COVER SINGLE FRANKING USAGE OF THE 1857 1¢ BLUE TYPE IA. $0 (Image)