Lot 257
Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ carmine rose (Q2), tied by "St. Paul, Minn. Jul 1 1913" machine cancellation on cover to local street address, newspaper clipping affixed, "Can use Parcel Post Stamps on Letters. Washington, June 26 - Parcel Post stamps will be valid on all classes of mail on and after July 1, and ordinary stamps, including commemorative issues, will be be good for postage on parcel post packages, under an order issued today by the Postmaster General Burleson.", original enclosure included; cover tear, light overall toning, Fine.
Scott $1,750
A REMARKABLE JULY 1, 1913 FIRST DAY COVER OF THE 2¢ PARCEL POST, THAT IS IN EFFECT CACHETED.
Provenance: Bothamley
The July 1 enclosure reads, "I thought I would drop you a line just to celebrate the inauguration of the use of Parcel Post Stamps on letter."
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