Lot 713
1847, 5¢ red brown, margins large to in at bottom, tied by blue "Philada, Pa., 5 cts, Sep 9" integral rate cds with second strikes alongside on fresh cover to Princeton, N.J., with choice strike of "Blood's Despatch, 26 So. Sixth 28" circular handstamp, with original 1850 enclosure; certificate notes stamp oxidation and being the orange brown shade which we feel is in error, F.-V.F., a scarce combination; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450