Lot
681 
Denver City, Kans, Jul 2, 1861, two strikes of cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, vertical pair and single on illustrated corner card showing the Rocky Mountain News Building scene, to Oquawka, Ill. with manuscript "per C.O.C. & P.P. Ex." express endorsement at lower left; minor cover corner wear, Very Fine, a wonderful illustrated design and usage. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This double cds was intended for use during the interregnum between Kansas statehood and the formation of Colorado Territory, but apparently was not received until after the territory was admitted. Very few examples are known.
Realized: $2,500