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(26) 1857-61 3c dull red Washington Type III tied by partial ...more
(26) 1857-61 3c dull red Washington Type III tied by partial black
"Pittsburgh, Pa Aug 21 1861" cds on hotel advertising cover sent to
Newport, Delaware. A remarkable contemporary manuscript notation by
the sender on the cover's backflap (hinged to front for display)
reads: “I see by an advertisement that the Government have issued a
new set of postage stamps & redeeming the old (ones for a) certain
number of days after which (they are) worthless, so if you have
any, had better (sure use them).” This extraordinary content
reflects public awareness of the federal demonetization of 1857-61
Issue stamps, with this cover used during the six-day exchange
window, fine and interesting
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Cherrystone Auction
Lot 2
450.00 USD
(app. 379 EUR)
Sold
(app. 379 EUR)
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