Lot 244
Postage Due, 1879, 3¢ brown (J3), tied by violet segmented cork cancellation with matching "Warrensburg N.Y. 20 June 1875" c.d.s. adjacent on cover from Fort Edwards to Warrensburg, bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by segmented cork cancellation duplexed with "Fort Edward N.Y. Jun 19" c.d.s.; cover cleaned to reduce toning at left and back flap added, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
A HIGHLY IMPORTANT UNITED STATES POSTAGE DUE COVER, THE UNIQUE PRE-FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE FIRST U.S. POSTAGE DUE ISSUE.
Expertization: 1989 & 2003 A.P.S. Certificates.
Provenance: James P. Gough
Postage due stamps were authorized by Act of Congress approved March 3, 1879 and effective July 1.
This cover was illustrated on the front cover of Matthew Bennett auction 256 February 5, 2003 as a highlight of the James P. Gough auction.
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