Lot
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One-Hump Camel, bold socked-on-the-nose strike duplexed with "Corry Pa., Apr 15" cds on cover to Ashville N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and exceptionally rare fancy cancel. Whitfield No. 419 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN FANCY CANCELLATION DEPICTING A CAMEL, ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED ON-COVER STRIKES.
We record two other covers with this odd camel inspired fancy cancel dated April 24th and other with blurry cds (day "3"). Corry Pa. was known for a large variety of wonderful fancy cancels including several other animals such as a Pig and various Eagle with Shield designs.
Realized: $750