Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655

Brooklyn City Express Post, 1855-64, 2¢ black on pink (28L4), group of eight multiples and four singles including blocks of 4, 6 (2) & 8 and strips of 4 & 5; all the multiples come from parts of three sheets and have been plated by Eliot Perry (letter and position diagram accompanies); included among the multiples are 8 tête-bêche positions (both pairs are tête-bêche); 41 stamps altogether, all with o.g. but most with faults.
Scott $1,080 Estimate $200 - 300.