Q2 2c City Carrier tied by First Day for First Class usage July 1, 1913 Washington, DC. hand cancel on magnificent hand painted Civil War Patriotic. Serviced by and addressed to Hammelman and is said to be one of a unique set of 5 covers he produced consisting of the 1c through 5c value. Neatly opened at left and one of three of the five covers known to be offered in the sale. A tremendous rarity. (ex: Persson, Berkun, Kletter). (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000