
Lot
1504
1883, 2¢ red brown, First Day of Issue, deep rich color from the first printing, tied by sharp bold "Washington D.C. Oct 1 1883" first day duplex on legal-size J.W. Flenner, U.S. Claim and Patent Attorney corner card cover to Brookline N.H., "Due 4" in circle handstamp, Very Fine; with 2000 A.P.E.X. certificate. Scott No. 210; $2,000 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED 2¢ 1883 ISSUE FIRST DAY COVER SHOWING POSTAGE DUE.
Realized: $1,000