Lot
1116 
1847, 10¢ black. horizontal pair, position 59-60R showing plate scratches in lower right margin, four large margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top, rich color, tied by red grid cancels on folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., red "U.S. Express Mail, Boston, Mass., Mar 5" cds at center; tiny cover tear at top, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful double rate usage from Boston via Express Mail service; signed Ashbrook, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $7,000