1863, 2¢ black, vertical bisect, used as part of 3¢ rate. Tied by criss-cross penstrokes on 1868 cover to Salisbury Conn. with matching "Pine Plains N.Y. May 15, 1868" manuscript. postmark, slightly reduced at right, adhesives with few light toned spots, Very Fine and rare; with 1982 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 73d  $2,000. $0 (Image)