Sale 257


Lot 3555



1903, 2¢ carmine rose, type I (319n), without tab, tied on cover sent special delivery from Brownsville to San Antonio, Tex., Aug 16, 1907; postmarked on reverse magenta R.R. agents handstamp "W.A. Hamilton./Aug. 16, Tr. 1/Bay City & Browns." with San Antonio receiver alongside on the same day; small cover tear at top and internal pre-use tear affecting two stamps, otherwise Fine and exceedigly rare, especially so as a non-philatelic usage.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.

The pane correctly pays the 2¢ postage plus the 107 special delivery fee.


 
Realized $600



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