Lot
2490 
1863, 2¢ black. Well centered, some light gum toned perfs at top, tied by "Washington D.C. Dec. 16 '63" cds and target duplex on prisoner of war folded letter datelined Old Capitol Prison, addressed locally to a past acquaintance at the Patent Office, boxed "Henry R. Todd" Provost Marshal's Office examiner handstamp (Harrison box type Ia) with manuscript "CWT" initials (Charles W. Thompson), Very Fine, a very rare Blackjack usage paying the drop rate from Old Capitol Prison bearing a rare Provost Marshall examiner's marking; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,600