Lot 12041
U.S.P.O Paid, 1c Gold on Black Glazed, 7LB11, Tied by Numeral "2" in Double Circle, Drop Rate Cancel, on 1851 Folded Letter
Very Fine, Extremely Rare and Only Example Tied by Drop-Rate Marking
5 Items
Opening: $170
Estimate: $500 - $750
Sold For $170
Included in the The Philadelphia Carrier Sausage Adhesives 7LB11 to 7LB13 Census By Larry Lyons
Folded letter dated April 22, 1851, addressed to Gustavius Remat at 183 N. 6th St. The stamp with a pre-usage horizontal crease which breaks the paper.
This is the Only Example recorded in the census to be tied by the drop rate marking.
Provenance
Ex Hall, Ackerman
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 12 - Carriers & Independent Mails — Jul 18, 2025 - 10:00