Lot 1016
1923, 2¢ carmine (554), tied, along with two 1¢ booklet panes (498e), by magenta January 15, 1923 Allentown, Pa. (Sta. No. 13) c.d.s.s on registered First Day Cover to local Allentown address, Allentown Stamp Co. corner card; tear at top separates two 1¢ stamps in top pane, otherwise Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 400 - 500
ONE OF ONLY TWO FIRST DAY COVERS RECORDED FROM ALLENTOWN.
Allentown is one of only two unofficial first day cities known for the 2¢ value. The other is Alexandria, Va.
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| Realized $450 |
