Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018

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Category — Revenues: First Issue

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Realized
2650
 
Sale 1179, Lot 2650, Revenues: First Issue1c Telegraph, Imperforate (R4). Large to ample margins, pastel color, clear socked-on-the-nose strike of "B.T. Babbitt Sep. 5, 1863" handstamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, desirable with this cancel, the company that used this stamp was founded by businessman and inventor Benjamin T. Babbitt, widely known for his "Babbitt's Best Soap", he was famous for his innovative advertising, was a friend of P. T. Barnum and became a household name in the mid to late 1800's, with 1992 P.F. certificate

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