Lot 305
1867 (Aug. 13) to Chenoa, Ill., embossed initials envelope bearing 1867 3¢ rose, A. grill (79) horizontal pair tied by "Cleveland O Aug 13" duplex c.d.s. (type C7), manuscript "1867" date within postmark, docketed "Answered Aug. 18th 1867", couple stamp faults including some typical perf flaws, envelope opened at right, Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF UNITED STATES GRILLED STAMPS.
Provenance: Herzog
Purpose of the grill was to break fibers of stamp paper such that the cancellation ink would soak into the weakened area, thereby preventing reuse.
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