3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Ample side margins to slightly in, bright shade, tied by "West Troy N.Y. Jul. 23" (1854) circular datestamp on cover to New Haven Conn. with A. Meneely's Sons Bell Foundry with blue embossed cameo illustration of bell and lengthy imprint noting "Only Silver Medal Awarded for Bells at Crystal Palace.." etc., neatly docketed with year date, trivial edge wrinkles, Very Fine, an extremely rare advertising design with a reference to the Crystal Palace, Meneely's bells are still heard around the world, including the famous Cornell Chimes

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