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Sale 95: Gems of Philately

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Philadelphia Express Labels

Lot 4001    

Forwarded by [Gay] Kinsley & Co's Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Eastern Express., black on light blue label with "Gay" cut out after he left the express, on reverse of folded letter datelined "Fall River (Mass.) Jun. 20, 1851" to New York, manuscript "pr Gay, Kinsley & Co. Exps" notation at bottom left; some restored fold splitting at upper right, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare provisional Kinsley & Co's express label usage; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

In 1850, Gay departed to form Gay & Co. Express in New England, while Kinsley & Co. remained in Philadelphia.

Realized: $375

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