Lot
4028 
Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) red on bluish, cut-to-shape, tied by red straight line "Paid" handstamp from the Boston office on folded letter to Philadelphia datelined "Salem, May 27, 1845", with red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp and large manuscript "R" both applied upon arrival, Very Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 75L2 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE HALE'S RED ON BLUISH CANCELED BY THE MANUSCRIPT "R" OF PHILADELPHIA.