Westervelt's Post, Chester N.Y., (1c) Black on Pink (144L9 var). Uncancelled, used with 3c Rose (65), "Chester N.Y. Nov. 3" circular datestamp on cover to Princeton N.J., addressed in the hand of Charles Westervelt, tiny cover tear at top, Very Fine and rare, clearly a genuine use based on the origination and the handwriting, ex Schwartz

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Westervelt's Post, Chester N.Y., (1c) Red on Pink (144L9). Full to large margins, bright color, used with 3c Rose (65), both stamps tied by 10-bar grid, "Chester N.Y. Mar. 12" (ca. 1864-65) circular datestamp on cover to Paterson N.J.

EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEW TIED EXAMPLES OF THE WESTERVELT POST 1864 INDIAN HEAD ISSUE ON COVER.

We are aware of at least four covers with this Westervelt Post stamp tied by a handstamp. Comparing this cover with our photo records, we feel confident saying the quality of this example surpasses the others.

Ex Knapp, Schenck, Hall and Kuphal. Scott Retail $2,000.00

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Westervelt's Post, Chester N.Y., (1c) Red on Pink (144L9). Full to large margins, bright color, used with 3c Rose (65), both stamps tied by 10-bar grid, "Chester N.Y. Mar. 12" (ca. 1864-65) circular datestamp on cover to Paterson N.J.

EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEW TIED EXAMPLES OF THE WESTERVELT POST 1864 INDIAN HEAD ISSUE ON COVER.

We are aware of at least four covers with this Westervelt Post stamp tied by a handstamp. Comparing this cover with our photo records, we feel confident saying the quality of this example surpasses the others.

Ex Knapp, Schenck and Hall (Siegel Sale 830, lot 791, realized $1,800 hammer).

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Westervelt's Post, Chester N.Y. (1c) Red on Pink (144L9). Three covers with Chester N.Y. circular datestamps, first with margins all around, uncancelled, with 3c Rose (65), soiling and toning, 1c with gum staining and 3c with small tear, second is Westervelt in Black on Salmon, uncancelled, with 3c Rose (65), from same correspondence, third is Westervelt in Black on Light Brown, uncancelled, with No. 3c Rose (94), different correspondence, Fine group

Westervelt's Post, Chester N.Y., (1c) Red on Pink (144L9). Full to large margins, bright color, used with 3c Rose (65), both stamps tied by 10-bar grid, "Chester N.Y. Mar. 12" (ca. 1864-65) circular datestamp on cover to Paterson N.J.

EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE FEW TIED EXAMPLES OF THE WESTERVELT POST 1864 INDIAN HEAD ISSUE ON COVER.

We are aware of at least four covers with this Westervelt Post stamp tied by a handstamp. Comparing this cover with our photo records, we feel confident saying the quality of this example surpasses the others.

Ex Knapp and Schenck

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Westervelt's Post, (1c) Red on Pink (144L9). Margins all around, uncanceled, on cover with 3c Rose (65) tied by "Chester N.Y. Jan. 10" and open grid, soiling and toning, 1c with gum staining and 3c with small tear, accompanying this is Westervelt in Black on Salmon, also uncanceled on cover from same correspondence with No. 65 and a third example, in Black on Light Brown, also with No. 65, different correspondence, but all with Chester postmarks

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