2c Lake (219D). Double
transfer in left "2", deep rich color, tied by "Newark, N. J. Feb. 22 10 AM
90" First Day duplex cancel on European size cover to local
addressA VERY FINE AND CELEBRATED COVER. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED FIRST DAY COVER OF THE ENTIRE 1890 "SMALL" BANK NOTE ISSUE.
This cover was formerly owned by Ed Siskin, who collaborated with Henry Scheuer for an article about the cover, published in the January/February 1979 issue of First Days (the publication of the American First Day Cover Society). Although many 1890 values were available at over 400 post offices, this is the only First Day to have surfaced. Today, 25 years after the article was written, it is still the only known First Day for the issue. Despite all the recent great name auctions and the tremendous growth of the First Day Cover Rarity market, no additional covers have come to light. Undervalued in Scott and Brookman at just $20,000.00, this cover is destined to become one of the most important and valuable First Day Covers.
Ex Siskin. With 1975 AFDCS and 1975 P.F. certificates (Image)