3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. I, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11 var). Well-centered, scissors separated with intact perfs at right, s.e. at left and blunted at bottom, tied by "Chicago Ill. Jan. 15, 1857" circular datestamp on cover to Marcellus N.Y., originated from R.K. Swift & Co. based on handwriting match to other Swift covers, letter enclosure most likely does not originate as it is datelined Aug. 14, 1857, cover opened roughly at left, stamp with some gum soaked perfs at bottom

FINE. A RARE AND DESIRABLE COVER WITH THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF THAT CAN BE TIED TO R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.

Ex Wagshal. With 1972 P.F. certificate. Scott value $8,000.00

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