Lot 956
Postmaster Provionals, Nashville, Tenn., 1861, 5¢ Blue, Through-The-Lines Express Service. Nashville Tenn 5¢ blue entire with partly clear provisional handstamp and matching "Nashville Ten. Jul 12, 1861" circular date stamp, "Am(erican) Letter Exp. Co Louisville KY. July 10, 1861" cricular date stamp on 3¢ red Star Die entire to Helena Ark, simply mended mildew erosion at bottom left, part of backflap missing, could easily be restored to enhance appearance. ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE NASHVILLE PROVISIONAL HANDSSTAMP USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THRU-THE LINES EXPRESS SERVICE. Illlustrated in Brooks "American Letter Company." Acquired from Robert Siegel sale #801, lot 74. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
The Ora Eads Collection.
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