Lot 43
1861, 3¢ rose (65), tied by target cancellation on Leed's Patent envelope with oval window (no lattice) and embossed "Postmaster - Patent June 19, 1860" notice directing cancellation of "Philadelphia Pa Feb 11 1862" c.d.s. within the oval, addressed to Lewis W. Leeds at Washington, D.C.; envelope torn from opening on reverse, Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A RARE LEED'S ENVELOPE DESIGN WITH SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL CONTENT BETWEEN THE LEEDS BROTHERS ANNOUNCING THE MORRISON PATENT PURCHASE.
Original February 11, 1862 letter from Barclay Leeds at the Morrison Office to his brother announcing the purchase of the Morrison patent, "Have had considerable conversation with Mr. Morrison and he has finally consented to the following agreement…".
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