Lot
1005 
1895, 8¢ violet brown, used with 2¢ carmine (279B), single and two pairs, tied by corks on wrapper endorsed "Mdse." (merchandise) from Meriden Conn. to Bridgeport Conn., purple "Registered, Mar 11, 1901, Meriden, Conn." three-line postmark and similar purple Bridgeport (3.12) arrival, Very Fine and scarce 3rd class use. Scott No. 272 Estimate $300 - 400.