Lot 4074
Favor's Express, Very Fine Strike of Red Company Handstamp on 1853 Folded Letter from St. John to New York
起拍价: $750
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
落槌价 $1,300
Folded letter dated March 2, 1853 from St. John to New York, with a very fine strike of the red FAVORS EXPRESS PAID (JGY 181) handstamp on the flap. The letter was handed in as a loose ship letter to Col. Favor on board the ship Admiral, with Boston March 7 transit, straightline “SHIP” and “STEAM” markings, and rated handstamp “7” (5c inland plus 2c ship fee collect). Filing folds, otherwise very fine.
拍卖会信息
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 23 – Western Postal History and Expresses — Saturday, March 21, 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST
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