Lot
266 
1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Pair, perfs trimmed at top and tiny tear in bottom stamp, on reverse of cover with multicolored allover Magnus patriotic with Washington, Eagle & Liberty designs on front, addressed to Albany N.Y. with stamps canceled by "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Dec 29, '63" cds, with matching "Rose" fold-out enclosure showing 30 views in blue and bronze; few small cover tears and opened at sides for display, Very Fine, a magnificent and unique Blackjack usage on the Magnus Rose of Washington, One of the Truly Great United States Patriotic Covers; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
Realized: $8,000