Lot
1401 
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, double transfer, one inverted, pos. 81L1E, handsome example of this scarce and desirable plate variety, featuring mostly large margins and beautiful color, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 9" cds on printed 1851 circular for parasols and umbrellas addressed to Chillicothe Oh., Very Fine; signed and identified by Ashbrook on reverse, with 1981 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 8A var. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL ON-COVER EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE AND DESIRABLE PLATE VARIETY PAYING THE CIRCULAR RATE.