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 Williams' City Post,
Cincinnati O., 2c Brown (9LB1). Full margins, small tear at top, tied
by blurry red cancel, used with 1c Blue, Ty. IV (9), margins cutting
into design, tied by blue "Cincinnati O. Jun. 18" (ca. 1855) circular
datestamp on undated folded printed notice to New York City, sender's
return address printed on address side, some faults have been mended with
paper, including piece cut out in address, small missing pieces at top and
lower left corner have also been patched, nevertheless quite colorful and
attractiveTHE UNIQUE USE OF THE WILLIAMS CARRIER STAMP IN COMBINATION
WITH THE ONE-CENT 1851 ISSUE. During the period when C. C. Williams
managed Cincinnati's carrier department, the 2c city delivery fee had to be
prepaid with either two Eagle carrier stamps (Scott LO2) or one of
Williams' 2c stamps (Scott 9LB1). Such usages are extremely rare. The "to
the mails" fee of 1c was usually prepaid by a single Eagle stamp,
explaining the rarity of genuine covers bearing the Williams 2c stamp. In
this case the sender might have erred in paying 2c for service to the
mails. Another explanation is that two circulars were handed to the carrier
with one stamp covering the fee for both. The combination of rates and
stamps on this cover is unique, as far as we know and according to the
recent census by John D. Bowman, published in the Penny
Post. Ex Gibson, Sheriff and Meyersburg. Signed Robson Lowe. With
1981 P.F. certificate (Image) |
E. 7,500-10,000
SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
