Lot 2011
Eagle Carrier, LO2, 1c Blue, Tied by Seven Bar Grid in Circle Philadelphia Handstamp on 1857 Locally Addressed Folded Letter
Extremely Fine and Rare Grid in Circle Usage
Opening: $250
Estimate: $500 - $600
Status: Unsold
Stamp with full to large margins, tied by black Philadelphia seven bar grid cancel on locally addressed folded letter dated January 16, 1857, to Cornelius & Baker in Philadelphia.
Provenance
Ex Hall, J.B. Mason, J.S. Hardy
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 21 – Carriers and Independent Mails — Friday, March 20, 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST
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