Lot 473
1857, 10¢ green, types II & III, block of four, pos. 39-40/49-50R, tied by two strikes of "New York, Apr 26" ocean mail cds on legal-size yellow cover to San Francisco, Cal.; neat file docketing; cover slightly refolded, top edge tear, Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 32,33; $3,500 as off-cover block Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE USE OF A 10¢ 1857 ISSUE BLOCK PREPAYING FOUR-TIMES THE 10¢ WEST COAST RATE.
Realized: $1,500