cover Phila Despatch Post. 10 A.M., red circular h.s., exceptionally clear strike of this very difficult marking (the rim of the circle is visible virtually all around) on fresh 1844 folded local cover, matching bold outline '3' h.s. rate, pencil additions to the address, couple light cover file folds, very fine, exceptionally scarce in this condition photo est.

Details
cover Phila Despatch Post. 10 A.M., red circular h.s., exceptionally clear strike of this very difficult marking (the rim of the circle is visible virtually all around) on fresh 1844 folded local cover, matching bold outline '3' h.s. rate, pencil additions to the address, couple light cover file folds, very fine, exceptionally scarce in this condition photo est.

Lot Essay

Note: this cover was actually used prior to the purchase of this firm by Blood's in 1845.