Lot 2180
1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Bisect, Used As Part of 3¢ Rate. Right half of stamp in pair with single on cover to Birmingham, Conn., canceled and tied across bisect by target handstamps with matching "New Preston, Conn., Jan 17" cds; cover reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce; with 1981 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73d+73 $2,000.
Realized: $1,900