Lot
1133 
J.W. George & Co.'s Lawrence Express, 32 Court Square, black on orange express label, slightly oxidized, used on circa 1862 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), bright color, tied by target cancel duplexed with "New-York, Dec 11" cds to Boston Mass., pencil "Paid" and "Care of J.L. Partridge Esq., Lawrence"; no flap and edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1861 ISSUE POSTAL USE FROM NEW YORK CITY TO BOSTON, FORWARDED BY EXPRESS TO LAWRENCE.
Realized: $600