Americana Stamps

Lot #: 6168

Hackney & Bolte Penny Post,1886 1c Black on Red, Die Cut, 153L1, with 2c Red brown, 210

Illustrated, as Figure 5 in the Hackney & Bolte Penny Post article By Larry Lyons

Illustrated as Figure 5 in the Hackney & Bolte Penny Post article By Larry Lyons.

Only 4 genuine Hackney & Bolte covers exist.

1c Black on Red, Die Cut, uncancelled, used with 2c Red Brown, tied by "Atlantic City N.J. Jun. 30, 1887 4 PM" duplex datestamp and cancel on locally-addressed cover, central vertical file fold, otherwise Fine, very rare genuine usage.

Opening: $150
Category: Locals, Hackney & Bolte Penny Post
Catalogue: Scott 153L1| 210
Catalog Value: $4,500
Provenance: Ex Arch, Hahn