Sale 1146 — U.S. and Confederate States Postal History
Sale Date — Thursday, 15 December, 2016
Category — Carriers and Locals
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1528


VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL TIED EXAMPLE OF THE FIRST STAMP ISSUED UNDER THE POST OFFICE’S AUTHORITY.
Although no year date is shown, it is definitely September 1, 1842, because orange-red canceling ink was used in 1842, not 1843, and 6LB3 was superseded by other printings by September 1843.
Ex Middendorf, Golden and Kramer. With 2000 P.F. certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
2,400