Lot 37
"Old Stamps/ Not Recognized" (U9), bold straightline along with "Due 3" handstamp on 3¢ red, die 5 entire (U9), grid cancel and "Philadelphia Pa Aug 17 1861" octagon datestamp, addressed to New Hope, Pa.; tiny edge tears at corners, Very Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
A SUPERB STRIKE AND THE FIRST DAY OF USE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA "OLD STAMPS NOT RECOGNIZED" HANDSTAMP.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
The Nesbitt entires were valid for use at Philadelphia until August 16, 1861. On August 17, they were demonetized and no longer valid for postal usage. This is therefore the earliest possible day of use for the "Old Stamps Not Recognized" handstamp.
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