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Little Rock, Ark./1830/Sept. 9. Clear strike of fancy shield and box cancel with manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate on cover front only to St. Louis Mo., docketed at right, a Very Fine strike, the unique example of the Little Rock Arkansas shield in box fancy cancel. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The shield in box cancel should not be confused with the shield in semi-circle cancel, which is more common. The cancel offered here is believed to have been used only during September 1830. ASCC value $5,000.
Realized: $1,250
Lot
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Little Rock, Ark./1831/May 5. Sharp bold strike of fancy shield in semi-circle postmark on folded letter sheet to New York City, manuscript "25" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, a marvelous strike of this rare Little Rock, Arkansas fancy territorial date stamp. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $5,250