Lot
3081 
1834 (Aug. 19) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter sent unpaid, carried by Brown's Line Brig Morgan from Liverpool Aug. 20th to Philadelphia arriving Oct. 8th, perfect bold strike of Philadelphia red "6" in lined octagon handstamp for 6¢ due for delivery at the port; some edge wear, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED STRIKE IN RED OF THE PHILADELPHIA "6" IN LINED OCTAGON SHIP RATING HANDSTAMP.
This Philadelphia "6" in octagon ship rating handstamp was only used on incoming mail for addresses within the city. Period of use was from October 1834 to October 1836.
Realized: $525