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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 83

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Philadelphia Carrier Department & Sub Post Offices

image Sale No: 83
Lot No:9
Symbol:
Cat No:11A

Philadelphia Pa. Oct 13. Cds ties 1¢ blue, type II (7) Position 95R2, large margins to just touched, as intra-city forwarding postage on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to clear, tied by "New-York Oct 12" cds, Very Fine and attractive forwarded use, ex-Wagshal, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

The 3¢ paid the rate from New York to Philadelphia, the 1¢ paid the rate for forwarding within the city.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Dec-10-2018, 13:07:18 EST
Sold For 900
image Sale No: 83
Lot No:10
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Cat No:7

Philadelphia Pa., May 5. Two bold strikes of cds tie 1¢ blue, type II (7) Plate 1E, ample margins to slightly in, bright shade, and 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to in at bottom, on circa 1852 blue cover to Charleston S.C., faint wax seal stain, tiny edge nick at right, Very Fine, ex-Wagshal, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 7; Estimate $500 - 750.

The use of a 1¢ 1851 for the carrier fee in Philadelphia is extremely unusual prior to 1856, since the Eagle Carrier stamp was used almost exclusively during this time period.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Dec-10-2018, 13:08:21 EST
Sold For 950


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