Sale 1048 — 2013 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 25 June, 2013
Category — Stampless Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
199
CANANDAIGUA, June 12. Absolutely perfect "proof-like" strike of this marking with floral spray at bottom, on 1803 folded letter to Hartford Conn., sender is Oliver Phelps (of Phelps Gorham Purchase fame) who asks recipient to endorse his $4,000 note and pledges a note signed by both himself and Gorham, Extremely Fine strike which is illustrated on page 238 of the American Stampless Cover Catalog, ex Jarrett, a history of the Phelps-Gorham purchase can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phelps_and_Gorham_Purchase
E. 1,000-1,500
1,700