QE1-3 10c-20c Special Handling set of three on one business size envelope with "Office of the Postmaster General - Washington, D.C. - Official Business" engraved in blue. Singles, two of which are plate numbers, are tied by Washington, DC. hand cancels. Additional text typed below C/C reads "First Day Sale of Special Handling Stamp". Addressed to Mr. Robert S. Regar Third Assistant Postmaster General. The first we have seen and a wonderful back of the book First Day! (Image)
Est. $125-150
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Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jan-15-2020, 12:47:01 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 379
Lot No: 370
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Cat No: QE4
QE4 25c Special Handling, single tied by Washington DC hand cancel, rubber stamped address to and serviced by C.E. Nickles. (Image)
Est. $100-125
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Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Jan-15-2020, 12:47:22 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 379
Lot No: 371
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Cat No: QE4
776 3c Texas Unlisted, Kotab "of the period" cachet printed in black, partial address, the first we have offered in nearly 40 years, rare! (Image)