1c Blue, Ty. IV, 3c Dull Red, Ty. I (9, 11). Horizontal strip of three of 3c, margins to in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Dec. 5" circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, clear strike of "By Mail Steamer, From Noisy Carrier's" in ribbon handstamp, minor edgewear with reinforced seams, 1c and left 3c small creases

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF FINEST OF THE FEW COVERS KNOWN WITH THIS RARE FORM OF NOISY CARRIER'S MARKING.

Of the various types of markings used by Noisy Carrier's forwarding office on outbound mail from San Francisco, this is one of the scarcest and most difficult to find clearly struck. This cover's impressive pedigree includes the fastidious collectors Louis Grunin and David Jarrett, which testifies to its exceptionally choice quality.

Ex Knapp, Jessup, Haas, Grunin, Jarrett and Goldberg. With 2008 P.F. certificate

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables