1c Jamestown (328). Tied by bold strike of "Newport News Va. Apr. 26 11:30 AM 1907" First Day duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel on picture postcard depicting the Monticello Hotel in Norfolk Va., to Newburgh N.Y., few light gum soaks around a few perf tips

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE ONE-CENT JAMESTOWN ISSUE. THERE ARE ONLY TEN DOCUMENTED FIRST DAYS FOR THIS ISSUE.

The Jamestown Exposition was held from April 26 to December 1, 1907 in Norfolk Va., to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. The Exposition opened on a Friday with great confusion -- only a fifth of the electric lights could be turned on and only 14 of the 38 principal buildings were ready.

Fewer than fifteen First Day covers are known for all three values of the Jamestown Issue, including ten of the 1c.

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