Lot
1238 
Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1850-52, 1¢ black. Clear to ample margins, tied by red star handstamp on 1852 folded letter sheet to New York City, in combination with 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II tied by blue "Philadelphia, Pa., May 15" cds, Very Fine, a very rare tied example of the Philadelphia 1¢ "U.S.P.O." Black Carrier on cover, only thee examples are known in combination with the 1851 issue, ex Piller; with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7LB13+11A Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $3,250