Hackney & Bolte Penny Post, Atlantic City N.J., (1c) Black on Red (153L1). Used with 2c Red Brown (210), both stamps tied by "Atlantic City N.J. Jun. 30, 4PM, 1887" cds and duplex numeral oval grid on cover to Philadelphia, receiving backstamp

ONE OF TWO COVERS KNOWN TO US WITH THE HACKNEY & BOLTE STAMP TIED IN COMBINATION WITH UNITED STATES POSTAGE.

This cover and its companion were contained in the Frank A. Hollowbush collection. They are both postmarked on June 30, 1887, and addressed to different persons. The post ceased service at about this time after one year of operation. A postal card with the Hackney & Bolte stamp tied on front is also known.

Signed Sloane

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