3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Centered to left but perfs intact on all sides, tied by "New-York May 23" circular datestamp on cover to Milton Mass., docketing at left "May 22/56" and original contents datelined "New York, May 22, 56.", some minor cover edgewear

VERY FINE. THIS COVER IS ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVERS ORIGINATING FROM OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO.

This cover was originally described in a May 20, 1940, article by Hollis Webster, the son of the writer, in Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News. It was discussed at length by Wilson Hulme in his second article on the Chicago Perfs in Chronicle 175, pp. 161-162. The writer was C. C. Langdell of the firm of Pierrepont, Stanley & Langdell in New York. Apparently, R.K. Swift sent samples of the Chicago Perf stamps to New York, where he had an office one street away from Langdell's office.

With 1989 P.F. certificate. Accompanied by the Mekeel's article and correspondence from Mr. Wagshal related to expertizing the cover

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