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Lot 3057



1857, 3¢ dull red, type II (26), tied by Very Fine strike "Old Stamps/Not Recognized" two-line stamps on Polytechnic College Pennsylvania advertising cover to West Chester, Pa., clear Philadelphia town cancel, Aug. 27, 1861 and "Due 3" handstamp; slight stamp faults due to placement at edge of envelope, Fine and attractive.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE "OLD STAMPS" MARKING ON AN ADVERTISING COVER.

Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.

 
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