Lot 614 o
1847, 5¢ red brown, four full margins, cancelled by central strike of Philadelphia blue numeral "2" in circle fancy cancel, Very Fine; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILADELPHIA NUMBER "2" RATEMARKER USED TO CANCEL THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE.
Philadelphia used a "2" ratemarker on stampless circular rate or drop letter mail usually to indicate postage due.
Realized: $200