Lot 1331
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), horizontal pair, position 81-82L1L, position 81 being a triple transfer, one inverted, margins just touch at sides, clear top and bottom, tied by two strikes red "Paid, U.S. Mail, City Delivery, 2, Mar 9" c.d.s.s. on locally addressed small embossed ladies envelope, two octagonal "D/U.S. Mail/Delivery " handstamps with "11 A.M." and "1½ P.M. " times;. Minor opening tear at top. F.-V.F.
Estimate 500 - 750
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF A COMBINATION CARRIER-DROP LETTER USAGE.
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