Lot 949
North to South Express Mail, August 9, 1861 Baltimore, MD Adams Express Co 3¢ Entire. Bold strike of Adams Express cancel partly off edge of 3¢ Star Die entire to Petersburg VA. Adams Louisville cancel (Aug 12), blue "Nashville Ten. Aug 14, 1861" cancel with matching "PAID" and 10¢ C.S.A. rate handstamp, handwritten "Paid 2/-" and code. Top edge worn and repaired, a presentable example of this rare Baltimore marking (only a few recorded). Estimate Value $450 - UP
The Ora Eads Collection Ex Grant & Roser.
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