Lot 241
Special Delivery, 1931, 15¢ orange (E16), well centered with luxurious color, used with 2¢ red cross (702), tied by "Easton Pa. Aug 6 1931" machine cancellation on First Day cover to H.M. Southgate in Chevy Chase Md., reverse with "Washington, D.C. Special Del. Aug 7 1931" duplex c.d.s., Extremely Fine. Scott $125
Provenance: Harvey
H.M. Southgate obtained timely information on the dates and places when certain rotary press stamps were first issued. He arranged with contacts in those towns to obtain FDCs.
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Realized $1,800 |