Charleston, S.C., Honour's City Express, 1851-58, 2¢ black on bluish. Ample margins, tied by manuscript cancel on buff cover to Effingham, S.C., additionally franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by blue "Charleston, S.C., 3 Paid, Jun 15" cds, Very Fine and choice, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 4LB8+11; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1850-52, 1¢ blue. Clear to huge margins with trace of adjoining stamp, cancelled by vivid red star cancel and tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. '5 cts' Jul 21" integral-rate cds on blue folded letter to local address, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Ackerman, Hollowbush, Vernon Morris Jr.
Scott No. 7LB12; $3,000.

A CHOICE AND RARE TIED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA 7LB12 CARRIER STAMP ON COVER.

It is interesting to note that this was a local letter and the 5¢ rate did not apply, it should have been a 2¢ local carrier rate. Scott $3,000
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Scott $3,000