1867, 2¢ black, E. grill. Horizontal pair used with 3¢ rose, E. Grill tied by negative Star cancels on 3¢ Pink entire (U59) to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, postmarked "New Haven Conn. May 9" circular datestamp, small stain at bottom edge, 3¢ tiny faults in top left corner, overall Very Fine, a very scarce usage, ex Van Dyke. Scott No. 87+88  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1867, 2¢ black, E. grill. Strong grill impression, natural s.e. at left, tied by cork grid on wrapper band with printed New York return address and Paris, France, delivery address, red "15c" due handstamp, Extremely Fine, similar to Fig. 71 in Allen book. Scott No. 87  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)