Lot
1327 
Frazer & Co., 1845-51, 2¢ black on pink, ample to large margins, neatly tied by manuscript "2" on local cover addressed "Miss Sallie Wilson, South Side 8th, 2nd door East of Vine.", with forget-me-not sealed on reverse, Very Fine, ex-Schenck and Hall; with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 69L2 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED ON COVER EXAMPLES OF THE FRAZER & CO. 2¢ BLACK ON PINK EAGLE STAMP - A GREAT CINCINNATI LOCAL RARITY.
Hiram Frazer established Frazer & Co. in 1845 while he was a Cincinnati letter carrier. His Eagle design issues used between February 3rd of 1848 and June 30th of 1849 are considered to be carrier stamps.
Realized: $6,750