Lot
1199 
1847, 5¢ dark brown, vertical pair. Clear to large margins, tied red paint grid cancels on folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., matching "St. Louis, Mo, 10, Oct 9" integral rate cds, Very Fine and choice, an attractive and rare usage of the 5¢ dark brown on cover; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a; $2,200 for pair off cover Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $3,250