Americana Stamps

Lot #: 4071

American Letter Mail Co. 5c Black on Grey, on 1845 Folded Letter

Datelined Only 12 Days after the Postal Act of March 3, 1845
New York City to Boston folded letter. Datelined 15 March 1845, only 12 days after Congress enacted the Postal Act of March 3 1845, which put the independent mail companies out of business. With PF Cert which states, "SINGLE, GEOMETRIC PEN SQUIGGLE, ON 1845 FOLDED LETTER FROM NEW YORK TO BOSTON, RED COMPANY OVAL AT LEFT. AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT IT IS A GENUINE USAGE."
Opening: $150
Category: Independent Mail, American Letter Mail Co
Catalogue: Scott 5L2
Catalog Value: $500
Certificate:
PF 554098