Lot 1330
Hussey's Post, 1879, blue, tied by violet target cancel on Home Benefit Association corner card cover to local New York City street address; corner crease, Very Fine.Scott No. 87L67 $300.
Realized: $150
Lot 1331
Hussey's Post, 1858, black on manila, clear strike of handstamp and additional "PAID/G. HUSSEY" two-line handstamp on manila wrapper to New York City, pencil "X" at top right, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 87LUP2 $600.
Private local posts also delivered items in wrappers (identified by open ends), generally at the one cent rate before the Post Office issued stamped wrappers.
Realized: $450