| 2057 |
 |
 Philadelphia Despatch Post,
Philadelphia Pa., (3c) Black on Grayish (15L3). Thin paper showing
clear background lines, two full margins to slightly in, tied by ms. "X"
cancel on 1845 folded letter to Huntington Pa., blue "Philadelphia
Pa. Jan. 2" circular datestamp, red ms. "6" rate crossed out and re-rated
"18-3/4", stamp has small fault at lower right corner, otherwise Fine,
outbound covers with the Striding Messenger 15L3 stamp are rare
(approximately eight located in our records), ex Hollowbush and Schwartz (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
900.00 |