Lot 307
Carrier, 1851 (1¢) Franklin, left sheet margin single, other margins to in, left margin light staining, canceled by bold Philadelphia red star cancel on buff cover to local Philadelphia street address; some cover aging, F.-V.F.; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. LO1 $17,500.
A RARE FRANKLIN CARRIER COVER USED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Only 18 on covers examples of the 1¢ Franklin carrier are known on cover from only three cities. One usage from New Orleans, La., three from New York City and 14 examples from Philadelphia, Pa.
Realized: $3,250