Lot
1430 
Philadelphia, Pa., registry label with manuscript "35" number on cover from New York to St. Thomas, D.W.I. bearing with 5¢ chocolate and 8¢ violet brown (255, 257), magenta "Registered, New York, Jun 29, 1895" boxed origin postmark, blank utility registry label without city name affixed possibly applied in New York, magenta Philadelphia (7.3) transit backstamps, St. Thomas arrival backstamp; opening tear at top and flap faults, 5¢ with corner scrape, Fine and scarce destination, Census No. PH-1. Scott No. FX-PH1b; $500 Estimate $300 - 400.
ONE OF 19 RECORDED PHILADELPHIA EXCHANGE LABEL USES, THIS BEING ONE OF 17 SERIF EXAMPLES.
This cover was apparently rerouted from New York City to Philadelphia to take advantage of earlier shipping schedules.
Realized: $300