Sale 1232 — United States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30-31 March, 2021
Category — Local Posts and Independent Mails: Overton thru Westtown, Balances
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1802
Priest's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black on Blue Wove (121L7). Margins mostly clear of frameline, deep shade on intense blue paper, uncancelled as usual, affixed to 3c Red Nesbitt entire to Port Gibson Miss., "Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 16" circular datestamp, receipt docketing "Ansd. 6 Jany 56" indicating appropriate December 1855 use of Priest's stamp though accompanying certificate declines opinion on whether stamp originated, Very Fine appearance, ex Golden, accompanied by Sloane note and by 1999 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
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