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Sale 110: The Fall Sale

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The William Barlow Collection of Post Office Seals

Lot 716    

Philadelphia Pa., Dead, Jun 30, bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on buff cover to Glenwood, Iowa, 1857 original enclosure; small nick at bottom, F.-V.F. and rare use as canceller, ex-Gibson, Wegner.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

The Philadelphia Post Office was one of many cities who used a special "Dead" handstamp for the return of DLO mail. In this instance, they ignored P.O. regulations (Laws & Regs 1855 - Sec. 132) and used the handstamp as a canceller.

Realized: $130

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