Lot 13031
Stampless Valentine Cover, Rerated from 3c to 2c Drop Rate
Rated "3" For Prepaid Intercity Mail, Rerated "2" For Drop Rate
3 Items
Opening: $130
Estimate: $400 - $500
Sold For $130
Embossed envelope addressed to Miss E. Rogers, South Medina, and struck with bold red "PROVIDENCE R.I. FEB 14" (CA. 1850) circular datestamp and matching red manuscript "3", initially indicating 3c prepaid postage for intercity mail. The cover was subsequently rerated to "2" cents, possibly 1c for drop and 1c for delivery. An unusual usage.
When will this lot be auctioned?
Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025
Sale 13: US Postal History — Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00