Lot 143
1898, 5¢ dark blue (281), tied by barred oval duplexed with "New Haven, Conn Mar 19 '98" c.d.s. on cover to Philadelphia Pa., reverse with Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 19 "Received" machine cancellation and additional Station A receiver; faulty cover corner, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1898 5¢ DARK BLUE.
Expertization: 1998 A.P.S. Certificate.
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