Lot 940 ()
1956, $5 Hamilton, used with $1 Patrick (1052) block of three, tied by "Carterry, N.J." framed handstamps, purple "Carterry, N.J. Sep 11, 1959" cds on airmail package front with label from Westvaco Mineral Products Division to Newark Cal., blue on white "Contents-Merchandise" label, contents noted as "Sod Phos Noibn.", "Via Air Mail"red and blue label at top; some label staining, Very Fine.Scott Nos. 1053 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE $5 LIBERTY USE AT 8-TIMES THE 80¢ AIRMAIL RATE PER POUND.
Realized: $2,400