Lot
81 
Negative "CST" Monogram in Circle of Canton, Mass., clear complete strike in red tying 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A, position 30L3) mostly large margins to just into frameline at bottom right, on fresh cover to New York, neat "Canton, Ms., Aug 31" cds, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful and extremely rare strike in red of the Negative Postmaster Monogram of Canton, Mass.Skinner-Eno No. LC-C 3 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The initials are that of Caleb S. Taft who was postmaster of Canton, Massachusetts from June 11th, 1853 until August 22nd, 1856.
Current Opening Bid: $350