Worldwide United States "Forever" Flag within Shield
Sale No: 60
Lot No:1735
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Cat No:63
"Forever" Flag within Shield, red white and blue patriotic design with Harbach & Brother imprint on cover to Philadelphia Pa. bearing 1¢ blue (63), s.e. at left, and 3¢ rose (65), torn, tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 19 1862" cds to Manayunk in Philadelphia Pa., clear strike of "U.S. Penny Mail, E, Phila. Pa, Jun 19 5½PM" octagonal carrier datestamp; edge wear, Fine and interesting local use, ex-Bischel, Morris; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300. In 1854, Manayunk and other small towns then outside Philadelphia, but within Philadelphia County, were disbanded and merged into the City of Philadelphia. Nonetheless, Manayunk maintained, to the present, its small town character and separate identity. $0 (Image)