G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black, 2c Black on Ribbed (36L1, 36L1a). Both on cover, cancelled by red wash, large margins to slightly in, the ribbed paper stamp with top sheet margin which nicely shows the paper variety, also with additional blue pen cancel, some ink erosion in the address of 36L1a cover, Very Fine pair of covers, latter illustrated in Penny Post (Nov. 1992)

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black, 2c Black on Ribbed (36L1, 36L1a). Three covers, No. 36L1a with large margins, huge at top and bottom, manuscript "X" cancel, used on Dec. 10, 1849 folded letter addressed in blue to Danville Pa., blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Dec. 11" integral-rate circular datestamp, stamp has usual gum toning and also tiny tear, still Very Fine, ex Golden and Bowman, with 2003 P.F. certificate, other two are 36L1 uses, one is on most of a cover but missing a leaf and part of back, other with G. Carter's circular datestamp, latter stamp with some toning, Fine

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Ample margins to clear, tied by manuscript "X", red "New York & Phila. R.R. 7 Jan" railroad circular datestamp with matching "5" on 1850 folded letter from Philadelphia to Rahway N.J., stamp slightly toned, central file fold, Fine and rare use, brought by Carter's to the railroad route agent, cancelled on arrival in New York City, where it entered the regular mails as an unpaid letter

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black, Blue Wash (36L1 var). Strong blue wash over whole stamp, small manuscript cancel on part of folded letter with one backflap to Washington D.C., blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Jan. 12" integral-rate circular datestamp, stamp with slight scuff at top, otherwise Fine, rare variety footnoted in Scott, ex Gibson

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Balance of 16 stamped and four stampless covers, range of destinations for the stamped covers, pen cancels including some tied, one identified as ribbed paper and two others with red wash sometimes seen on these, faults to be expected and some margins cut in, some appear Fine, one P.F. certificate accompanies, Scott Retail as on cover tied by pen cancel $3,600.00

G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (36L1). Two covers, first tied by ms. "X" to Lowell Mass., second with "Despatch" crossed out to local street address, Very Fine, first with 1990 P.F. certificate

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Huge margins at top and bottom, just in at sides, tied by ms. "X", blue "Philada. Pa. 5 Jul. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp on cover to Washington D.C., fresh and Very Fine

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Four covers, each bearing single, three tied by ms., one by blue Philadelphia circular datestamp (scuffed), destinations incl. Philadelphia (2), Warren Pa. and Baltimore, Fine-Very Fine, desirable and highly exhibitable group

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Large margins, huge at top and bottom, ms. "X" cancel, used on Dec. 10, 1849 folded letter addressed in blue to Danville Pa., blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Dec. 11" integral-rate circular datestamp, stamp has usual gum toning, still Very Fine, ex Golden

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G. Carter's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 2c Black (36L1). Three full margins, just in at right, red brush precancel and two pen lines thru "Despatch" (not tied), blue "Philada Pa. 5 cts Jan. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp on cover to Peacedale R.I., Very Fine