Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — Columbian, 1894-95 Bureau, Trans-Mississippi, Pan-American Issues
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2c Columbian (231). Rich color, tied by "Salem Mass. Jan. 2 6:30PM 1893" duplex datestamp and oval cancel on Sheet Metal Worker's corner card First Day cover to Frank E. Locke in Salem Mass.VERY FINE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER BEARING THE 2-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
The official Columbian First Day of Issue was January 1, 1893, which was a Sunday; most post offices were closed, so January 2 is accepted as the alternate First Day of Issue.
With 1971 AFDCS certificate.
5,000
1,400