Lot 46
1861, 3¢ rose (65), cancelled by target cancellation correctly used over solid cross design lattice on addressed Leed's patent envelope, adjacent circular window with bold strike of "New-York Leeds & Franklin 112 B'W" private precancel postmark with their Broadway address, Very Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS DUAL-WINDOW LEED'S PATENT ENVELOPE.
This is an apparent sample usage of the dual window patent envelope with the 3¢ stamp removed and reaffixed to the envelope with additional glue (extra gum shows around stamp).
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