Lot 142
Pomeroy's Letter Express, 1844, 5¢ red, true four large margins, manuscript "JS" cancel, on August 29th 1844 folded letter from Detroit Mich. to New York N.Y., manuscript "Collect 1/-" rating at top right, red "Boyd's City Express Post. Sep 4 9 O'C." framed postmark, Very Fine and exceptionally rare; with 2016 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 117L5 $3,500.
A CHOICE CONJUNCTIVE USE OF THE POMEROY'S 5¢ RED STAMP, EXCEEDINGLY RARE ON COVER. THIS IS FROM AN OLD-TIME COLLECTION BEING OFFERED TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Realized: $5,000