3c Orange Brown, Ty. II (10A). Three large margins showing part of adjacent stamp at left, just into frameline at top, tied by neat blue grid, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 1" (1851) first day of issue circular datestamp on blue folded printed bank notice with manuscript yeardate, to Columbia Pa., vertical file folds clear of stamp and markings

VERY FINE AND DESIRABLE COVER FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE 1851 ISSUE.

In his census in the 1851 Sesquicentennial book, Wilson Hulme records a total of 43 covers used on July 1, 1851, which is the first day they were valid for postage.

With 1974 American First Day Cover Society certificate

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