1879, 2¢ Vermilion, tied by blue "Mokelumne Hill, Cal., Feb 3, 1880" duplex on yellow cover to Avricourt, France, blue French entry cds also ties 3¢, San Francisco (2.4) and Paris-Avricourt (2.23.80) backstamps; flap tear, a Very Fine and scarce Cal. use. Scott No. 183, 184  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1879, 2¢ Vermilion, exceptionally well centered within large even margins, vibrant color with strong impression on brilliant paper, o.g., lightly hinged, simply Superb, ex-Elite, Westchester; with 2004 and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, latter graded Superb 98. Scott No. 183  $100. This is the highest graded example in the PSE Population Report, and the sole mint copy to have been awarded this coveted grade. . $0 (Image)

1879, 2¢ Vermilion, full strike of "B62" barred oval of Hong Kong, bright color, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 183  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)