Lot
2280 
1938, $5 Coolidge, block of four and three vertical pairs, used with 25¢ Prexie (829), three 50¢ Prexie (831) singles, $1 Prexie (832) single and pair, all tied by strikes of dumb oval cancel, purple "New York, N.Y., Wall Street Sta., Dec 21, 1951" cds backstamps on large-size registered special delivery cover from Cities Service Co. to the Second National Bank, Houston, Texas, preprinted "Registered Mail" imprint and purple "Special Delivery" and "Via Air Mail" straightlines along with corresponding labels; one $5 stamp split from block, Very Fine. Scott No. 834 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE $5 PREXIE USE ON A REGISTERED SPECIAL DELIVERY AIRMAIL COVER.
Realized: $9,500