Sale 1268 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 16-17 November, 2022

Category — Civil War Encased Postage

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Sale 1268, Lot 160, Civil War Encased PostageBailey & Co., Philadelphia Pa., 10c Green (EP24). Stamp well-centered with value fully visible, minor mica crack, tab at right with a bit of rust

VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 10-CENT BAILEY & COMPANY ENCASED POSTAGE STAMP.

J. Bailey & Company was one of the largest jewelry firms in the United States (it still operates under the name Bailey, Banks and Biddle). The firm's engravers also freelanced for the U.S. Mint. The Reed census reports only 5-10 known.

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