Lot 2184 o
Postal Note, Philadelphia, Pa., Martin type PN1, H&G Type 1, 2, 2¢, Sept. 3, 1883 First Day of Issue, bold MOB (Money Order Business) strike on low number 49, payable at Philadelphia Station B, printed by Homer Lee Bank Note Co., New York; two minor fold which do not detract, Very Fine and choice, a very rare first day of issue note, a new discovery not listed in the postal note census that shows only 57 first day notes recorded for all states and only three for Philadelphia.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot 2185 o
Postal Note, New York, Station D, February 28, 1894, Martin type PN7, H&G Type 5, printed by Dunlap & Clake of Philadelphia, made out for one cent, bold magenta Station D M.O.B. cds on reverse; faint vertical fold, still Very Fine, station cancels, particularly from New York, are popular.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $240
Lot 2186 o
Postal Note, Portland, Oregon, Jun 5, 1894, Martin type PN7, H&G Type 5, printed by Dunlap & Clake of Philadelphia, made out for one cent, Portland M.O.B. cds on reverse, Very Fine, a choice note of a group of about 70 Portland notes prepared and signed by E.O. Norton in May and June 1894 as the use of postal notes was coming to an end.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $200