Lot 6244
One Cent Despatch (Wiley), 1856, 1c Violet, 112L1 Used with 3c, 11
Scarce Example of Wiley's One Cent Despatch on Henrietta King Correspondence
4 Items
Opening: $450
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold For $450
Henrietta King correspondence. One of 10 to King.
Included in the 112L1 Cover Survey.
1c Violet Type II, irregular margins cutting in, tear into center, tied by "City Despatch Jul. 28 2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp, used with 3c Dull Red, cut in, tied by "Washington D.C. Jun. 28, 1856" circular datestamp on small cover to New London Conn., edge faults, scarce.
Provenance
ex Abt, Golden
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2025 Sale Live Bidding.
Sale 6: Locals | Lots 6001-6280 — Jan 05, 2025 - 02:00