3c Orange Brown (10). Three
large margins showing part of adjacent stamp at left, just into frameline
at top, tied by neat blue grid, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 1"
(1851) first day of issue circular datestamp on blue folded printed
bank notice with manuscript yeardate, to Columbia Pa., vertical file folds
clear of stamp and markingsVERY FINE AND DESIRABLE COVER FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE 1851 ISSUE.
With 1974 American First Day Cover Society certificate (Image)
3c Dull Red (11). Two full
margins, slightly in on other sides, tied by "Pha. & Baltimore R.R. Jun.
8" route agent's datestamp on Barnabas Bates Cheap Inland and Ocean
Postage Propaganda cover to Boston, marvelous design with U.S. Mail
steamship, locomotive, eagle and shield, slogan and Bates imprint on back,
lightly cleaned, slight wear, still Very Fine, one of the most striking and
desirable of the 1850's propaganda designs
(Image)
3c Orange Red (11). Full
margins to just touched, beautiful bright shade, tied by red "Wells
Fargo & Cos. Express Sacramento" double-line oval struck twice on cover
to San Francisco, pencil "Collect 25cts" for express fee, Extremely
Fine, very rare (Image)