Lot 70
"Old Stamps/ Not Recognized", 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. [Not the earliest documented use—see below.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
A SUPERB STRIKE AND THE FIRST DAY OF USE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA "OLD STAMPS NOT RECOGNIZED" HANDSTAMP.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
The 1861 "Star Die" entires, which were issued to replace the Nesbitt entires, were released a week prior to the 1861 adhesives. The Nesbitts could be exchanged for the Star Dies from August 8th through August 14th and were considered invalid as of the 15th. We are now aware of a Nesbitt entire postmarked in Philadelphia on August 16th with the "Old Stamps Not Recognized" handstamp.
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