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The William H. Gross Collection: 1847 and 1851-56 Issues continued...

First Day of 1851 Issue
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
331 c Image3c Orange Brown, Ty. I (10). Position 80R1E, three large margins, just in at right, detailed impression, tied by two strikes of red grid cancel, matching "Richmond Va. Jul. 1" (1851) First Day of Issue circular datestamp on blue 1851 folded letter to Lynchburg Va., date confirmed by contents and docketing, vertical file fold well away from stamp

VERY FINE. THE ONLY RECORDED FIRST DAY COVER USED FROM RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

In his census in the 1851 Sesquicentennial book, Wilson Hulme records a total of 43 covers used on July 1, 1851, which is the first day they were valid for postage. This is the only example recorded used from Richmond.

Described in Chronicle 53, October 1966, where its discovery by Bruce Engstler was first noted. Ex Amonette, Berkun and Hackmey. (Image)

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 E. $ 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $9,000.00
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