Lot 254
Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢ & 2¢ carmine rose (Q1, Q2 (two)), bright vivid colors, tied by "Geneseo, N.Y. Jan 1 1913" duplex handstamp on locally addressed cover, Extremely Fine and rare. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
A RARE COMBINATION FRANKING ON JANUARY 1, 1913, THE FIRST DAY OF THE PARCEL POST ISSUE AVAILABLITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR USE ON PARCEL POST MATTER.
Harold W. Flansburgh also serviced another Parcel Post first day cover bearing a 1¢ 4¢ combination franking that was offered in the recent Martin auction (Lot 711).
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Realized $3,250 |