Lot
1363 
1861, 24¢ steel blue. Two singles, deep rich color in the true Steel Blue shade, unusually choice centering, tied by grids on cover to Manchester, England with red "N. York Br. Pkt. 38 Dec. 24" credit datestamp at left, 1862 receiving backstamp, endorsed "Per Steamer Europa", sealed opening tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, scarce usage of the 24¢ Steel Blue. Scott No. 70b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,600