Lot
1473 
1861, 24¢ violet, thin paper, beautiful shade and impression, well centered, tied on cover to England by open grid cancel with "New London, Ct. Sep 2 1861" cds at left, markings included scarce red "Boston 3 A Pkt. 3 Sep 6" transit, red London Paid receiver, cover with small sealed tear at top, printed address for Col. Sam Colt (founder of Colt Firearms), Very Fine, a lovely and scarce stamp on cover, ex-Beals; with 1969 & 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott Nos. 70c Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,500