Lot 183
1904, 2¢-5¢ Louisiana Purchase (324-326), singles, tied by oval registry cancellations on Mekeel Stamp Co. envelope to local street address, magenta "Registered St. Louis Mo. Apr 29 1904" c.d.s., appropriate registry markings; 2¢ & 5¢ with natural straight edges, cover faults, Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THE LARGEST AND UNIQUE COMBINATION FRANKED PRE-DATE FIRST DAY COVER FROM THE WORLD'S FAIR CITY.
Expertization: 1997 A.P.S. Certificate.
Illustrated in Alan Berkun's article "The 1904 Louisiana Purchase FDCs", First Days, June 2000, p. 5.
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