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The Dr. Vernon Morris Collection of Philadelphia P Philadelphia Express Labels
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4001
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Forwarded by [Gay] Kinsley & Co's Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Eastern Express. Black on light blue label with "Gay" cut out after he left the express, on reverse of folded letter datelined "Fall River (Mass.) Jun. 20, 1851" to New York, manuscript "pr Gay, Kinsley & Co. Exps" notation at bottom left; some restored fold splitting at upper right, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare provisional Kinsley & Co's express label usage, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $400 - 600.
In 1850, Gay departed to form Gay & Co. Express in New England, while Kinsley & Co. remained in Philadelphia. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:08:44 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4002
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Forwarded by Gay, Kinsley & Co's Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Eastern Express. Black on vermilion label affixed to folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, with bold red "Stait's Despatch Post, at Adams' Expr's, 48 S. 3d St., Paid" handstamp, with printed "Circular." and manuscript street addressing; label margin folded over cover with some creasing at bottom, Very Fine, a unique Gay, Kinsley & Co. Express Express usage handed over to Stait's Despatch for delivery in Philadelphia, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:10:09 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4003
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Forwarded by Gay, Kinsley & Co's Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Eastern Express. Black on dark blue express label with steamboat and locomotive illustrations., on 1850 folded letter from Boston, Mass. to New York, pencil "2/-" bit express charge (25¢); some slight toning, Very Fine,ex-Gibson, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:11:08 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4004
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Forwarded by Howard Express Company from Allentown Pa. Black on vermilion label affixed on cover to Philadelphia, with blue embossed "J.L. Hoffman & Bros., Steam Saw Mill, Allentown, Pa." corner card, manuscript "$202.93" money letter endorsement and "Paid 3/-" bit rating (37½¢); small corner repair at top right, Very Fine and scarce, one bit was charged for each $100 value increment, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:11:30 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4005
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Forwarded by the Howard Express Company from 248 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Black on vermilion label affixed to cover addressed to New York; small label flaws and cover folds and missing backflap, F.-V.F., with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4006
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Cat No: Collection
The Howard Express Company, Philadelphia. Red printed money package front for collection in Erie, Pa. on accounts in Philadelphia, forwarded with black on green "Forwarded by the United States Express Co., From Dunkirk, N.Y." label, delivered with black on vermilion "Money Package by the American Express Co., From Erie, Pa." label, manuscript "8/-" bit rating ($1.00); labels with corner nicks and green label with internal tear, otherwise Very Fine, one of three recorded triple conjunctive parcel express usage recorded, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:12:06 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4007
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Forwarded by (H. B.) Roberts & Co's Philadelphia & Norristown Express. Black on orange label with illustrated locomotive, offices and agent listings, on reverse of ca. 1852 cover to Philadelphia with blue "Henry Hill, Dealer in Iron, Hardware & Tools, Norristown, Pa." illustrated embossed cameo corner card depicting saw and anvil, Extremely Fine, the only known usage of this rare express package label (Mosher RBTX-L1), with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4008
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Forwarded by H. B. Roberts' Philad'a & Norristown Express. Typeset on pink label with office addresses, on folded letter datelined "Norristown, March 22, 1849", to street address in Philadelphia, Very Fine, the only known usage of this early express package label, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 750.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4009
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Forwarded by Shattuck & Smylie's Philadelphia & Eastern Package Express. Large black on green label with illustrated locomotive and office addressed in Philadelphia and Easton, on folded letter sheet to street address in Philadelphia, with manuscript "an order" notation and red "1851" date with may not be contemporary; small sealed cover tear at bottom, Very Fine, the only known usage of this rare express package label, ex-Knapp, Gibson & Foote, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:12:56 EST
Sold For 800
Philadelphia Independent Mails
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4010
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Forwarded by, American Mail Co., from No. 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Red circular handstamp on fresh folded letter datelined "Phil. Aug 29, 44" to New York, with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp at right, handed over for local delivery with clear red "Boyd's City Express Post, Sep 1, 9 O'C" boxed date stamp, Very Fine, a rare American Mail Co. independent mail and Boyd's local city post conjunctive usage, ex-Hollowbush & Schwartz, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 750.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4011
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Cat No: 5L1
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ black, thin paper (2nd printing). Ample to large margins, deep color, manuscript "X" cancel and bold red "Paid" straight line handstamp (impression ties through to cover) on folded letter,sheet to Philadelphia, with matching "Forwarded by, American Letter Mail Co., from No. 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia" circular handstamp; slight cover edge soiling at top, Very Fine, a choice strike of this Philadelphia handstamp used for only a short time in 1844, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4012
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Cat No: 5L1
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ black, thin paper (2nd printing). Clear to large margins, tied by bold red Oval of Stars cancel on folded letter datelined "Philad: March 8, 1844" to New York, Very Fine, a choice usage of this fancy star cancellation applied upon arrival in New York, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L1; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:13:31 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4013
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Cat No: 5L2
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, black on gray, horizontal pair. Margins huge to just shaving frameline at top left, small scissor cut between stamps at top, canceled and tied by manuscript dashes on folded letter sheet docketed "New York, 14th Nov., 1844" to Philadelphia, with red "Forwarded by, American Mail Co., Nov. 15, from No. 101 Chestnut St., Philada." circular date stamp alongside, Very Fine, a rare double rate usage of the Large Eagle issue, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:17:18 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4014
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Cat No: 5L2
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, black on gray, three singles. Margins large to just in, manuscript "X" cancels on folded letter sheet with "Pr Mail, Philada" on inner flap, to New York with red "Forwarded by the American Letter Mail Company, Office, 56 Wall St., N.Y." oval handstamp applied upon arrival; left and center stamp with small flaws, Very Fine appearance, with 1991 & 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 5L2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF FIVE RECORDED TRIPLE USAGES OF THE AMERICAN LETTER MAIL CO. LARGE EAGLE ISSUE ON COVER. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:18:04 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4015
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Forwarded by, American Mail Co., from No. 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Bold red circular handstamp on folded letter datelined "New York, Augt 23rd, 1844" to Philadelphia, with manuscript "collect, 37½ cents" rating most likely for six single rate letters at the unpaid 6¼¢ rate; sealed bottom left corner tear slightly affecting handstamp, otherwise Very Fine, this being one of two known Independent Mail Co. usage bearing the sextuple 37½¢ rating, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4016
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Cat No: 5L2
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, black on gray. Large margins, canceled by manuscript X on folded Swiftsure Transportation Line illustrated bill of lading depicting steamboat pulling barge, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct 15, 1844" to Troy, N.Y., red "Forwarded by, American Mail Co., Oct 15, from No. 101 Chestnut St. Philada." circular date stamp; vertical file fold affecting stamp, F.-V.F., the only recorded American Letter Mail Co. delivery to Troy, N.Y. without conjunctive assistance, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L2; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:18:48 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4017
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Cat No: 5L2
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, black on gray. Margins large to just shaving frameline at top, canceled by sharp bold red "Paid" straight line handstamp on folded letter datelined "New York, Aug 10, 1844" to Philadelphia; file fold through stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a rare usage of the large eagle issue canceled by the rare "Paid" handstamp upon arrival, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L2; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:19:08 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4018
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Cat No: 5L2
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, black on gray. Margins large to in at left, canceled by bold manuscript "CC" initials of Calvin Case a carrier for the Philadelphia office, on folded letter datelined "New York, May 17, 1845" to Philadelphia, with red "Forwarded by, American Mail Co., from No. 101 Chestnut St., Philada." receiving handstamp; some splitting in central file fold, F.-V.F., the only recorded on cover example of the manuscript "CC" carrier initials, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L2; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:20:02 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4019
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Cat No: 5L3
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, blue on gray. Margins large to into outer frameline at top, canceled by manuscript "E.H.B." agent initials on folded letter datelined "Philada, 26th Augt, 1844" to New York, with red "Forwarded By, American Mail Co., From No. 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia" circular handstamp and matching straight line "Paid" handstamp; with tiny stain removed from stamp and cover, otherwise Very Fine,ex-Caspary, with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L3; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
THE EARLIEST ON COVER USAGE OF THE 1844 AMERICAN LETTER MAIL CO. BLUE ON GRAY LARGE EAGLE ISSUE - WITH ONLY TWELVE COVER RECORDED.
All surviving on cover examples of the blue Large Eagle originate from Philadelphia. All but two used during the late spring of 1845, just prior to the termination of the Independent Mails. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:21:19 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4020
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Cat No: 5L1
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ black, thin paper (2nd printing), vertical pair and single. Clear to huge margins, tied together by red brush stroke cancel on folded letter datelined "New York 15th February, 1844" to Philadelphia, pencil street address at top; some docketing into address panel and stamps with light creasing at left due to placement, F.-V.F., with 2004 & 2010 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 5L1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED TRIPLE AMERICAN LETTER MAIL CO. SMALL EAGLE FRANKINGS ON COVER.
The census of 5L1 covers maintained by John Bowman contains only one other cover with more than two stamps. The other franked with three singles. This is an extremely rare triple-rate franking. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:21:47 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4021
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Forwarded by Brainard & Co. From Troy. Bold red oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "West Troy, Sept. 6th 44" to Philadelphia, with red "Forwarded by, Hale & Co., from Cour. & Enq. Building, New York" oval handstamp with matching "Collect, Six Cents, For Hale & Co." box handstamp and additional "6" rate handstamp alongside, Very Fine, a scarce conjunctive usage and a very rare combination of markings, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:22:15 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4022
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Cat No: 24L1
Brainard & Co., 1844, black. Ample to huge margins, pencil "C" canceled on folded letter docketed "Albany, July/44" to Philadelphia, with red "Forwarded by Brainard & Co. Albany" oval handstamp, carried to N.Y. and given to Hale & Co. with red "6" due handstamp for delivery in Philadelphia, reverse of letter with interesting notation "Letters &c for us, Send by Express mail & save 1/- each", Very Fine,ex-Hall, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 24L1; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE FINER OF FOUR RECORDED COVERS OF THE BRAINARD & CO. BLACK ISSUE IN COMBINATION WITH HALE & CO. TO PHILADELPHIA.
Brainard's New York to Albany/Troy route extended Hale's reach up the Hudson river, for additional charge. Likewise, Brainard utilized Hale to deliver their letters to Philadelphia. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:22:46 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4023
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(Hale & Co., New York, N.Y.) 12½. Bold rate handstamp with additional "6" cent rate handstamp on unpaid 1844 triple rate folded letter to Philadelphia (6 cents in American and 12½ cents in Spanish currency denomination), Very Fine, the only recorded Hale & Co. unpaid triple rate handstamp usage, ex-Schwartz, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4024
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Hale & Co., From Providence (Forwarded By). Bold red oval handstamp on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Smithfield Slatersville R.I., Oct 28th, 1844", with matching "12" handstamp for double rate, manuscript "2 Sheets" endorsement confirming rate, Very Fine and rare, with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:23:19 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4025
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Collect Six Cents for Hale & Co. Red boxed handstamp on 1845 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., red "Boyd's City Express Post, Jun 14, 4 O'C" oval date stamp for local delivery to Hale & Co. for transmission to Philadelphia; light file folds and faint toning, Very Fine, a rare local post and Independent Mail conjunctive usage, ex-Schwartz, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Only a few private posts had existed during the Independent Mail period. On very rare occasions they complimented companies such as Hales for local door deliveries to and from the independent mail companies. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:23:34 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4026
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Cat No: 75L1
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) light blue, irregular block of three. Margins mostly large to just in, tied by manuscript "R" cancels on triple rate 1845 folded letter sheet to New York, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 17 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp; small stamp flaws and cover refolded at bottom and right, Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L1; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED ON COVER BLOCK OF THE HALE & CO. 6¢ BLUE WITH STREET ADDRESS ISSUE PAYING THE TRIPLE RATE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO NEW YORK.
The Hale & Co. 6¢ blue with street address issue on cover is known with several strips of three and a unique strip of four. This is the only known on cover block of any Hale & Co. adhesive.. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4027
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Cat No: 75L1 var.
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) light blue, two singles. With manuscript lines through 13 Court St., Boston obliterating address. Cut-to-shape, both tied by manuscript "Paid" and addressing on folded letter to Philadelphia datelined "New York, June 27th, 1844"; cover file fold and stamps with minor creasing from affixing, F.-V.F., a very scarce provisional manuscript obliteration of address after Hale & Co. moved to the new 23 State St. address, ex-Golden, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L1 var.; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4028
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Cat No: 75L2
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) red on bluish. Cut-to-shape, tied by red straight line "Paid" handstamp from the Boston office on folded letter to Philadelphia datelined "Salem, May 27, 1845", with red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp and large manuscript "R" both applied upon arrival, Very Fine, with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L2; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE HALE'S RED ON BLUISH CANCELED BY THE MANUSCRIPT "R" OF PHILADELPHIA. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 750.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4029
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Cat No: 75L5
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) blue. Ample margins with wide sheet margins, tied by red straight line "Paid" handstamp on folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, with docketing "New York, Nov 18 recd 21, 1844"; cover file folds, Very Fine and choice, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L5; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:25:06 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4030
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Cat No: 75L5
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) blue. Margins ample to just shaving frameline on one side, canceled by bold magenta cross precancel on fresh folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. with pencil street address at top, letter datelined "June 2nd, 44, Boston", Extremely Fine, one of three Hale & Co. manuscript precancels known in magenta, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L5; Estimate $400 - 600.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST PRECANCEL.
Hale devised the precancel in June 1844, perhaps for labor efficiency and to prevent reuse. The first three were in magenta, the precursor of the typical black manuscript precancel. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 13:27:50 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 95
Lot No: 4031
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Cat No: 80L1
Hartford, Conn. Mail Route, 1844 (5¢) black on yellow. Position 3, manuscript "South" precancel. Margins ample to shaving framelines, light red canceled on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., with "Newington, Jan 29, 1845" addressee docketing at bottom left, carried by Hale & Co. with red straight line "Paid" handstamp applied at their New York office and then carried to Philadelphia; stamp with light file fold crease, otherwise Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 80L1; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF FIVE RECORDED HARTFORD MAIL ROUTE ISSUES TO PHILADELPHIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH HALE & CO. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
