Lot
1616 
Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1856, 1¢ black, carrier handstamp used as a pre-cancel on 1857, 3¢ dull red, on allover shaded Robt. Shoemaker & Co. illustrated storefront ad cover to Bristol, Pa., octagon "Philadelphia, Pa., Sep 8" date stamp alongside; stamp oxidized, Very Fine; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26 Estimate $600 - 800.
A VERY RARE ON COVER USAGE OF THE PHILADELPHIA OVAL 1¢ CARRIER HANDSTAMP USED AS A PRE-CANCELLATION ON A 1857 3¢ ISSUE.
This handstamp was applied to the selvage of the 1851, 1¢ issue to create the rare Scott 7LB18 city carrier issue.
Realized: $600