2c Black (73). Cancelled by open grid, partly clear "Laconia N.H. Feb. 9" circular datestamp on gray and black overall lithographed Fire Insurance Company advertising cover with illustration of the Great Fire of Laconia N.H. in 1860, unsealed for circular rate, to Bristol N.H., a marvelous depiction of firemen battling flames from a burning building, stamp has tiny pinpoint surface scrape, still Extremely Fine, this depiction of firemen in action is very rare for the period and especially desirable with a 2c Black Jack, the Great Fire of Laconia burned down Main Street, with 2008 P.F. certificate

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