Americana Stamps

Lot #: 4083

Hale & Co, 75L5, On Cover with Large "R" Initial, Red Forwarded Handstamp

5c Blue Street Address Omitted, cut to shape with mostly large margins, cancelled by bold manuscript large "R" initial, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp on blue Apr. 14, 1845 folded letter from Philadelphia to New York City street address, Very Fine

Towns where precancels are known to be used include Boston, New York, Norwich, Portsmouth and Providence.

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Category: Independent Mail, Hale & Co
Catalogue: Scott 75L5
Catalog Value: $300
Provenance: ex Schwartz and Dr. Puliafito