Lot
1126 
1847, 5¢ red brown, tied on piece by blue "2" in circle Philadelphia, Pa. drop rate handstamp, margins ample to just touching frameline at bottom, Very Fine and attractive, a rare usage of this Philadelphia rate handstamp; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 1 Estimate $400 - 600.
This Philadelphia "2" drop rate handstamp was more commonly used on stampless covers. It is also known as a cancelling device on the 1847 5¢ issue with an additional strike on cover indicating both the drop fee plus the additional carrier fees for both pick up at the street mail box and delivery to the local address (overpayment of 1¢).
Realized: $750