Lot 13015
July 1, 1845, Folded Printed Circular, Philadelphia to Burlington N.J, 2c Circular
First Day of New Rate, Very Attractive and Rare Usage
3 Items
Opening: $170
Estimate: $500 - $750
Sold For $170
Folded two page printed circular, datelined 7 Mo 1st 1845, making this the first day of the rate. With bold blue Philadelphia double-lined "PAID" in lozenge and matching "2" numeral. Addressed to Burlington, New Jersey.
One of the two documented earliest known circulars mailed under the new rate effective July 1, 1845.
Provenance
Ex Stets
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 13: US Postal History — Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00