Lot 4428
(Somerset & Kennebeck Railroad) Eastern R.R. Ms., Jul 29, blue route agent cds tying 1852 3¢ dull red (11) and 1857 3¢ dull red, type I (25) on cover to Manchester Vt., 3¢ '51 with four margins and 3¢ '57 with light corner creases, cover barely reduced at right, Extremely Fine, Rarity IV, ex-Wagshal.Towle No. 4-A-1 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY AND RARE USAGE OF THE MIXED ISSUE FRANKING (PARTICULARLY WITH AN 1857 3¢ TYPE I) USED ON COVER WITH RAILROAD CANCEL. A WONDERFUL COVER FOR THE SPECIALIST.
Realized: $850