cover Philadelphia, Pa., 1c Black on rose (7LB6), ample margins to partly splitting couple frame lines, well-tied by mostly clear blue 'Philadelphia Pa. 5 May 14' c.d.s. on very fresh blue folded letter to N.Y., letter datelined 'Philadelphia May 14, 1849', very fine and exceptionally choice, ex Caspary, with 1992 P.F. certificate, Scott retail for an untied usage on cover is $1,200.00 photo est.

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cover Philadelphia, Pa., 1c Black on rose (7LB6), ample margins to partly splitting couple frame lines, well-tied by mostly clear blue 'Philadelphia Pa. 5 May 14' c.d.s. on very fresh blue folded letter to N.Y., letter datelined 'Philadelphia May 14, 1849', very fine and exceptionally choice, ex Caspary, with 1992 P.F. certificate, Scott retail for an untied usage on cover is $1,200.00 photo est.

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Note: this cover is rare because the carrier stamp is actually tied by the Philadelphia pmk., normally the carrier stamp was affixed and left uncancelled.