Lot 259
1847, 5¢ blackish brown (1a), ample margins, handsome deep shade, tied by partial strikes of blue c.d.s., clear "Philada. Pa. 5 Sep. 4" c.d.s. with rate change in pen to "10", on 1850 folded letter to Webster, Mass., manuscript "Paid" written by sender, manuscript "due 5c/ over chgd 5" in two different hands at top; Very Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Most likely the postmark was altered when the additional 5¢ was paid in cash, with the overcharged comment added by the Webster postmaster.
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