1c Black on Buff, Postal Card (UX5). Crisp impression, manuscript "(Specimen.)" in address panel and also addressed to Ernest Bagg in W. Springfield Mass., blue "U.S. Postal Ag'cy Springfield Mass. Sep. 17, 1875" double-oval datestamp, manuscript "Sent me by Mr. Baker on Sept. 21, 1875 as a specimen copy. One of the 25 made in the U.S.A. E.N.B.", corner crease at upper left, Very Fine, extremely rare Specimen card with U.S. Post Office Department datestamp prior to first day of issue (Sep. 30, 1875 -- see previous lot)

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