Lot
138 
Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1850-52, 1¢ blue, clear to huge margins with trace of adjoining stamp, cancelled by vivid red star cancel and tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. '5 cts' Jul 21" integral-rate cds on blue folded letter to local address, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Ackerman, Hollowbush, Vernon Morris Jr. Scott No. 7LB12 $3,000.
A CHOICE AND RARE TIED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA 7LB12 CARRIER STAMP ON COVER.
It is interesting to note that this was a local letter and the 5¢ rate did not apply, it should have been a 2¢ local carrier rate.
Realized: $3,500