Lot
77 
Steamer Belle Gould (Illinois River), fancy red oval with center negative "Star" with rays, on cover to Hennepin, Ill., franked with uncancelled 1851 3¢ Purplish Claret (11a, four margins), couple small cover abrasions, still Extremely Fine, ex-Somdal, Illustrated in Milgram; with 1980 P.F. certificate.Milgram No. 103 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS FANCY MARKING WHICH IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE.
Current Opening Bid: $375