Lot 3169
Ottawa Ill., to Schenectady N.Y., Stampless Folded Letter, Forwarded to New York City with Penny Post Directive
起拍价: $150
Estimate: $300 - $400
落槌价 $170
Folded letter with red Ottawa Ill. Aug 16 and Schenectady N.Y. handstamps, initially addressed to Schenectady and forwarded to New York City. Manuscript directive reads: “Penny Post take this to No. 65 Carmine Street for/care John Cassidy.” Red manuscript "8" and forwarding lines indicate re-direction and added fee.
拍卖会信息
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 22 – Locals — Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST
We are excited to present the Winter 2026 Sale, our first auction of the year and a continued step in our ongoing effort to improve the Americana Stamps auction experience for collectors.
We have made several improvements to our auction platform designed to help bidders feel confident and well informed as they explore the sale.
As you browse the listings, you will notice a “Verified” icon next to items accompanied by certificates. In this sale, more than 400 lots are accompanied by Philatelic Foundation certifications.
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