Worldwide United States Concord Bicycle Co. 1892-96 12½¢ red and blue
Sale No: 47
Lot No:1491
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Concord Bicycle Co., 1892-96, 12½¢ red and blue, bottom left corner margin single (natural s.e. at left and bottom), full o.g., small flaws including some black facial adherence, otherwise Very Fine, a lovely example of this rare messenger service stamp, with approximately ten examples recorded. Estimate $400 - 600. The Concord Bicycle Co., located in Concord, N.H. and operated by manager Frank H. Crapo, is reported to have run a public messenger service from 1892 to as late as 1896. $0 (Image)