10c Blue, Special Delivery (E1). Used with 2c Red Brown (210), tied by circular cork cancels and "Meriden Conn. Oct. 1 8AM" 1885 First Day of Issue circular datestamp on cover to Mr. Arthur C. Wheeler in Norwalk Conn., with original 1885-dated contents confirms this was first day of use as does note on cover "First letter bearing a special delivery stamp recd. at Norwalk Post Office" and signed by recipient, contents gives congratulations on a new baby, few toned spots around stamps

VERY FINE. A RARE FIRST SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMP USED ON THE FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.

Gobie records only six covers used on the first day of the new Special Delivery service. At least half are on postal stationery entires. The example offered here is offered to the market for the first time ever -- it is consigned by a descendant of the recipient.

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