Lot 1082
1847, 10¢ black (2), margins to cutting at top left, tied by two strikes of blue "FREE" handstamp, matching "Wheeling Va. Sep. 29" c.d.s. on 1850 folded cover to Philadelphia; stamp with horizontal crease and tears, Fine appearance and very rare.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Intended as a stampless marking for mail sent free, the appearance of the "free" handstamp on this cover was accidental and its function was solely as an obliterator, but its use from Wheeling is unique and is one of only a few recorded 1847 covers cancelled with the handstamp.
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