3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Choice centering with complete perfs all around, rich color, tied by neat strike of "Chicago Ill. Jul. 16, 1856" circular datestamp on cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y., originated from R. K. Swift & Co. based on handwriting match with other Swift covers, most of backflap missing, repaired corner tear at top right of cover

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY TEN COVERS WITH THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF ORIGINATING FROM R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.

Wilson Hulme recorded five covers that do not bear the name of R. K. Swift, but can be tied to the company. One is the Tremont House corner card written by Swift himself. Four others, including the cover offered here, have handwriting which has been matched to writing on one of the two known Swift corner cards (offered as lot 179 in the Hulme sale). Hulme also had two additional non-Chicago perf covers in his collection from Swift & Co. with matching handwriting.

With 1980 P.F. certificate. Signed Ashbrook

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