Lot
4011 
American Letter Mail Co., 1844, 5¢ black, thin paper (2nd printing), ample to large margins, deep color, manuscript "X" cancel and bold red "Paid" straight line handstamp (impression ties through to cover) on folded letter,sheet to Philadelphia, with matching "Forwarded by, American Letter Mail Co., from No. 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia" circular handstamp; slight cover edge soiling at top, Very Fine, a choice strike of this Philadelphia handstamp used for only a short time in 1844; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5L1 Estimate $500 - 750.