Lot 62
1869, 1¢ buff (112), tied by New York circle of Vs cancellation on printed circular dated April 1, 1869, to local New York City street address, accompanied by George B. Sloane 1946 invoice with his commentary on the circular; Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 500 - 750
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1¢ 1869 PICTORIAL.
Expertization: 1998 A.P.S. Certificate.
Provenance: Fisher
In the Fisher sale, lot 53 offered a letter dated April 2 from Bridgeport Ct. with a used singles of the 1869 1¢ 2¢ and 3¢ affixed to the top. The letter states each was "defaced" (cancelled)…all that I could find" and "…They are used in N.Y. alone so far as I know - will be up here in 3 or 4 months probably." This letter proves that the 1¢ was available in New York City on April 1.
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| Realized $1,050 |
