Wharton's U.S.P.O. Despatch,
Louisville Ky., (2c) Bluish Green (5LB1). Complete sheet of 50 (two
panes), original gum, Mint N.H. except for six stamps, some horizontal
creases caused by gum and some adherence in right margin, a few small
patches of missing gumEXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITION PIECE AND ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING COMPLETE SHEETS OF FIFTY OF THE WHARTON'S CARRIER STAMP.
Our records of Wharton indicate the existence of a half-dozen panes of 25 and at least four complete sheets of 50, however, the only other sheet known to still exist was offered in our Hall sale.
Ex Edward H. R. Green and Golden. With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $7,000.00. (Image)
Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O.
Despatch, (2c) Black (5LB3). Unused (no gum), large margins with
framelines complete all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS THE FINEST UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE THIRTEEN RECORDED BROWN & MCGILL 2-CENT BLACK STAMPS.
Ex Boker and Golden. With 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $4,500.00. (Image)