4c Deep Red Brown & Black, 8c Violet Brown & Black, Pan-American (296, 298). Tied by "Boston Mass." registry ovals, purple boxed "Registered, Boston Mass. May 1, 1901" First Day of Issue datestamp with pencil registry number, to noted philatelist George Worthington in Cleveland Ohio, printed return address from B. L. Drew & Co., a prominent stamp dealer in Boston, receiving backstamp (May 3), some edgewear including a few cover tears of little consequence

VERY FINE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER BEARING THE 4-CENT AND 8-CENT PAN-AMERICAN ISSUE STAMPS. ONLY TWO COVERS OUTSIDE OF THE SETS ARE KNOWN WITH THE 8-CENT USED ON THE FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.

Ex Fisher. With 1972 AFDCS certificate. Scott value $27,500.00 E. 3,000-4,000

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