Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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*A buyer’s premium of 18% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — First Day Covers

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
290
c
Sale 1291, Lot 290, First Day Covers$1.00 Violet Black (571). With top selvage, tied by "Springfield Ill. Feb 12 3 PM 1923" First Day of Issue machine cancel on registered special delivery cover to New Kensington, Penn. (Feb. 14 backstamp), violet registry and special delivery handstamps, registry backstamps

VERY FINE AND RARE FIRST DAY COVER OF THE $1.00 1923 ISSUE USED FROM SPRINGFIELD.

$1.00 first day covers used from Springfield are decidedly rarer than those used from Washington, D.C. Scott value $7,500.00

E. 1,500-2,000
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