Priest's Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black on Rose Wove (121L4). Margins to just in, intense shade,
tied by penstroke and used with
3c Dull Red (11), large margins to in, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 2" circular datestamp on cover to East Boston Mass.
VERY FINE. ONE OF ONLY NINE PRIEST'S DESPATCH BLACK-ON-PINK USAGES. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AS THIS EXAMPLE IS TIED ON COVER.
Steven M. Roth's census lists eight covers with 121L4, and we have added one additional cover (ex Golden). Scott Retail as on cover, uncancelled and with certificate is $2,500.00
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