Lot 221
Grass Valley, Cal. (Nevada), bold cds tying horiz. pair of 1851 3¢ dull red (slightly in at on cover (flap missing) to Scotland with manuscript "Due 23"(¢) to make up the correct 29¢ West Coast rate, handstamped with scarce large size "1(sh)/2½ (d)" due marking, reverse with green "Art. 5/BR Pkt." accountancy handstamp, tiny cover tear at top, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Kramer, cover featured in article by W. Hubbard in Feb '81 Chronicle.Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850