Lot 113
1893, 2¢ Columbian (231), tied by "South Boston, Jan 2 '93" duplex handstamp on all-over pink advertising envelope to Newburyport, Mass., "Newburyport Rec'd Jan 2 1893" backstamp; minor edge faults, stamp with faulty corner, Fine.
Scott $5,000
AN EYE-CATCHING JANUARY 2, 1893 FIRST DAY USAGE FROM BOSTON.
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Fisher
The Boston post office was not opened on Sundays, so this is the first day of use in Boston.
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