Lot 246
Postage Due, 1925, ½¢ dull red (J68), tied by "Rahway N.J. Apr 15 1925" machine cancellation on unsealed 1¢ entire addressed locally to Joseph Sharda, a postal carrier, employee record document accompanies suggesting that this is a first day usage, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1925 ½¢ POSTAGE DUE.
The new 1½¢ third class rate effective on April 15, 1925 created a need for ½¢ postage due stamps in addition to ½¢ and 1½¢ regular issues.
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