Louisville, Ky., Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1857 (2¢) blue. Margins ample to large showing framelines on three sides, in conjunction with 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (crease and small perf flaws) on cover to Pleasant Hill, Ky., both tied by blue "Louisville, Ky., Aug 19, 1859" cds; light cover wear and small portion of backflap restored, F.-V.F., a exceptional example of the Brown & McGill's blue carrier stamp tied on cover. Scott No. 5LB2+26  $6,250. $0 (Image)

Louisville, Ky., Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1858 (2¢) black. Large margins to into frameline at bottom, tied by blue Louisville, Ky. cds on ornate embossed Valentine cover to Pleasant Hill, Ky., with 1857 3¢ stamp removed at left of carrier leaving a small thin spot in cover, Fine, the unique example of the Brown & McGill's black carrier stamp tied on cover with the adhesive in outstanding condition, one of two known canceled examples, ex Mason; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5LB3  $15,000 for used on piece with 26. $0 (Image)