Lot 4174
Charleston, S.C., Kingman's City Post, 1851-58, 2¢ black on bluish, margins to barely touched, cancelled by manuscript squiggle, "Charleston 'Paid' Dec 11" cds on cover to Spartanburg S.C., red crayon "3¢" paid notation and additional "8" at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 4LB15 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY FIVE ON COVER USAGES OF THE KINGMAN 2¢ BLACK ON BLUISH CARRIER STAMP.
E.G. Kingman separated from John H. Honour in 1851 to begin his won carrier business. He was an appointed letter carrier.
Realized: $1,700