Lot 516
Neat cover to Leominster readdresed to Boston, bearing 3c dull red (26) cancelled by target, matching "Dedham Mass. Sep. 2" c.d.s., Leominster Postage Due Label, oblong magenta label with handstamped text in black: "Forwarded/ Due 3 Cents." and tied by "Leominster Ms. Sep. 4" c.d.s., label creased from various filtings to read postmark, cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a stunning example of the 2nd type of Leominster label, one of six recorded, and the only tied example that we know of. A showpiece.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: Ex Piller
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