Sale 937 — 2007 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 16 June, 2007
Category — Carriers and Locals
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
313°
T. A. Hampton City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (77L1). Cut to shape as always, frameline almost complete, uncancelled, used on folded letter on blue-line paper to Easton Pa., blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Oct. 5" integral-rate circular datestampVERY FINE. ONE OF SEVEN RECORDED COVERS BEARING THE HAMPTON 77L1 STAMP, OF WHICH ALL BUT ONE HAVE UNCANCELLED STAMPS. ONE OF THE GREAT LOCAL-POST RARITIES.
This cover is the third of seven 77L1 covers recorded. One other off-cover stamp is known.
Ex Gibson, Boker and Golden (Siegel Sale 817, lot 1149, realized $5,000 hammer). With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail $5,000.00
E. 2,000-3,000
1,900