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Sale 60: The Westpex Auction

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Carrier & Local Usages

Lot 1654    

Cleveland O Apr 8, clear strike of cds duplexed with circular grid cancel ties 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) on orange buff cover to Butler Ill., prepaid 1¢ for the carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, original 1863 enclosed letter; reduced slightly at right, 1¢ pulled perf, Very Fine, a scarce Cleveland carrier use.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Cleveland began carrier service in Janauary 1854. As of July 1, 1863, Cleveland had only two Post Office letter carriers and covers with the 1¢ 1861 issue are very scarce.

Realized: $375

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