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 3c Red Star Die entire
(U26). Addressed to Burlington Vt. with perfect bold strike of "OLD
STAMPS NOT RECOGNIZED" two-line handstamp, equally sharp strikes of
"Due" and "6" in double octagon handstamps, "Philadelphia Pa. Aug 22, 1861"
octagonal datestamp to the left, cleaned and repaired with backflap
addedEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EARLY USE OF THE PHILADELPHIA "OLD
STAMPS NOT RECOGNIZED" MARKING ON A STAR DIE ENTIRE, WHICH WAS DEMONETIZED
BEFORE THE 1857 ISSUE STAMPS. Philadelphia was one of the first post
offices to receive the new 1861 Issue stamps and stationery. The new 1861
Issue embossed envelopes were announced as available on August 8, with a
five-day exchange period expiring on August 13. The new 1861 Issue adhesive
stamps were announced as available on August 19, with a six-day exchange
period expiring on August 25. (Source: Elliott Perry, Pat Paragraphs
reprint, pp. 97, 140-141). After the expiration dates, any old-style
embossed envelope or adhesive stamp would be marked "Old Stamps Not
Recognized" and postage due. Nesbitt and Star Die entires are known bearing
the "Old Stamps Not Recognized" handstamp dated on August 17 and 19, 1861.
The earliest recorded use of this marking on an adhesive is August 26,
1861, the first day the stamps were invalid for postage in
Philadelphia. Ex Wunsch. With 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 4,000-5,000
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