QE1-3 10c-20c Special Handling set of three on one business size envelope with "Office of the Postmaster General - Washington, D.C. - Official Business" engraved in blue. Singles, two of which are plate numbers, are tied by Washington, DC. hand cancels. Additional text typed below C/C reads "First Day Sale of Special Handling Stamp". Addressed to Mr. Robert S. Regar Third Assistant Postmaster General. The first we have seen and a wonderful back of the book First Day! (Image)

Est. $125-150

QE4 25c Special Handling, single tied by Washington DC hand cancel, rubber stamped address to and serviced by C.E. Nickles. (Image)

Est. $100-125

776 3c Texas Unlisted, Kotab "of the period" cachet printed in black, partial address, the first we have offered in nearly 40 years, rare! (Image)

Est. $125-150