Lot 1133
1847, 10¢ black (2), three singles, position 8, 48, and 46R respectively, ample to large margins except left stamp touched upper right, tied together by multiple strikes of orange red "10" handstamp, matching "Northampton Ms. Jun. 24" c.d.s. on 1848 folded cover paying a six times rate to New York City, manuscript "Paid" at lower left; center stamp with two small scrapes at bottom, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
Expertization: 1971 P.F. Certificate.
10¢ covers from Massachusetts offices other than Boston or Cambridge are difficult to find; this usage is unique. In actuality, we are not aware of any other six times rate cover from any other city or town.
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| Realized $13,000 |
