Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Hale & Co: Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
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Cat./Est. Value
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Hale & Co., 5c Blue on Pelure (75L1a). Square margins touching on three sides, tied by large manuscript "P" cancel, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp (Ty. F33) on Dec. 2, 1844 folded letter to Newport R.I., Very Fine, choice Hale & Co. usage from Philadelphia office to Newport (the earliest to this location recorded by Gutman), interesting contents regarding politics and art, with 2000 P.F. certificate as normal 75L1, but this is definitely Pelure paper
E. 300-400
180