Lot 24
Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1850-52, 1¢ blue, top sheet margin single, showing gash through "P" in "U.S.P.O." variety, gum soak and nick into frameline at right, on unsealed "Philadelphia, July 10, 1852" printed notice informing sender's relocation from Boston to Philadelphia, tied by "Boston, Mass., Jul 15" cds, F.-V.F., ex-Emerson & Meyersburg; with 1997 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 7LB12 var. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A UNIQUE USAGE OF THE PHILADELPHIA BLUE CARRIER ISSUE ON PRINTED NOTICE TO BOSTON AND ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT.