Lord & Taylor, New York, 3c Rose (EP122). Stamp has rich color, usual trivial mica irregularities, choice reverse showing original silvering (described as "traces" on accompanying certificate)

EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT LORD & TAYLOR ENCASED POSTAGE STAMP.

Lord & Taylor was founded in 1826 by Samuel Lord, an immigrant from England, who started with capital borrowed from his wife’s uncle. Lord was soon joined by his wife’s cousin, George Washington Taylor, and they created the “department store” that remains one of the leading retailers of fashionable apparel. In 1862 there were three different stores in Manhattan, all of which are listed on their encased postage.

Ex Mayer and Summit. With 2008 P.F. certificate

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