Lot 696
Webster, E., Phongraphy, all-over advertisement text on buff cover to Millbury, Mass. with "E. Webster, Author & Publisher of Phonographic Works" imprint at bottom left, franked with 1851 3¢ dull red tied by ultramarine three bar circular grid with matching "Worcester, Ms." cds, reverse with mauve diamond shaped seal with printed phonographic images, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 11A Estimate $300 - 400.
Webster was the editor of Benn Pitman's "American Phonographic Journal". He set up his own business in Philadelphia in the mid-1850's using the Pitman method.
Realized: $200