Lot 4071

American Letter Mail Co. 5c Black on Grey, 5L2, on 1845 Folded Letter

Datelined Only 12 Days after the Postal Act of March 3, 1845

Opening: $125

Estimate: $250 - $500

Sold For $130

New York City to Boston folded letter. Datelined 15 March 1845, only 12 days after Congress enacted the Postal Act of March 3 1845, which put the independent mail companies out of business.

With PF Cert which states, "SINGLE, GEOMETRIC PEN SQUIGGLE, ON 1845 FOLDED LETTER FROM NEW YORK TO BOSTON, RED COMPANY OVAL AT LEFT. AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT IT IS A GENUINE USAGE."

Provenance

Ex C.J. Alexander

When will this lot be auctioned?

Winter 2025 Sale Live Bidding.

Session: Sale 4: Carriers, Independent Mails and Expresses | Lots 4001-4160 — Jan 04, 2025 - 02:00

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