Lot 184
1904 Louisiana Purchase set complete (323-327), natural straight edge singles, each neatly tied by individual strikes of the "New York Madison Square Apr 30 1904" circular datestamp portion of duplex cancellations on large cover to Magazine Ala., reverse with "Magazine Ala. May 2 1904" backstamp, endorsed by sender "This envelope was mailed on the same day above stamps were issued…Apr 30 - 1904", printed "Scott Stamp & Coin Co, New York" corner card; some insignificant stamp flaws and light cover creasing (not mentioned in certificates), Very Fine.
Scott $80,000
THE UNIQUE FIRST DAY COVER BEARING A COMPLETE LOUISIANA PURCHASE SET.
A CORNERSTONE TO ANY MAJOR COLLECTION OF THIS AREA.
Expertization: 1976 AFDCS and 1996 P.F. Certificates.
Provenance: Burger, Unicover Museum
On each occasion this cover has been offered at public auction in the past, it has set the price recorded for any United States 20th century cover.
Illustrated in Alan Berkun's article "The 1904 Louisiana Purchase FDCs", First Days, June 2000, p. 2.
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