Lot 295
1860 (Aug. 27) to Amben, N.Y., beardless Lincoln envelope from the First Campaign, bearing 1857 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Cleveland O. Aug 27 1860" duplex c.d.s. (type C5a); couple flap tears affect edge slightly, stamp with couple flaws at top, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
The first recorded use of the duplex postmark at Cleveland was on August 17, 1860. Cleveland may have been the second city to have used the combined c.d.s. and killer device after New York City on August 8.
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| Realized $725 |
