Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — 1861-68 Issues
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
224
24c Violet, Thin Paper (70c). Used with 30c Orange (71), 24c cancelled and 30c tied by grids with faint strike of Philadelphia Pa. circular datestamp on 1862 cover to Rome, Italy, magenta manuscript "48/2" credit for double rate, red "P.D." handstamps and Calais entry datestamp (Apr. 16, 1862), original letter datelined at Philadelphia on Mar. 29, 1862, 30c couple minor perf faults from placement near edge, still Very Fine, rare franking for double 27c rate via French Mail, ex Berkinshaw-Smith
E. 500-750
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