Lot 1737
Philadelphia Carrier Service, three covers showing carrier service in Philadelphia, comprising 1850s cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by blue Philadelphia c.d.s. to Wilmington Del., Phil. red carrier star handstamp; 1862 cover bearing 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose (63, 65 pair) tied by Philadelphia datestamps to Morrisania N.Y., "U.S. Penny Mail Phila." backstamp, double-rate plus 1¢ carrier fee; and 1866 cover with 2¢ black (73) tied by Philadelphia duplex delivered locally, stain at left, 2000 P.F. Certificate; some faults, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $270 |
