3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Perfs intact at sides, scissor separated at top and bottom, tied by "Chicago Ill. Feb. 4, 1857" circular datestamp on cover to Skaneateles N.Y., manuscript "R. K. Swift & Co. Feb. 10 1857" return address across top, sealed tear on back extends just into bottom of front

VERY FINE AND RARE ON-COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF, WHICH CAN BE DEFINITELY TIED TO R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.

Wilson Hulme recorded two covers with the R. K. Swift corner card, the cover with Swift printed enclosure offered in lot 1230, and two with handwriting at top which included "R.K. Swift & Co.". An additional cover signed R.K. Smith was sold in our Hulme Sale 964 (lot 181) but was not recorded in his census in Chronicle 175. There is also one cover addressed to Swift not recorded in the Hulme census (Sale 964, lot 182). There are five additional covers recorded which have handwriting that ties them to Swift & Co., including one with an address written by Swift himself.

Ex Alexander and Wagshal. Illustrated in Chronicle 175, p. 166. Scott Retail $8,000.00

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables