Lot
316 
Louisville, Ky., Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1857 (2¢) blue, margins ample to large showing framelines on three sides, used in conjunction with 3¢ dull red (26), creased and small perf flaws, tied together by blue "Louisville Ky., Apr 13, 1859" cds on buff cover to Pleasant Hill Ky.; light cover wear and and restored at upper right, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 5LB2 $6,250.
ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 8 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE BROWN & MCGILL'S BLUE CARRIER STAMP TIED ON COVER.
Realized: $700