cover 2c Carmine type III (267), reasonably well-centered, tied by 'Kansas City, Mo./July 8 7PM 96' Barr-Fyke Machine Co. cancellation (cancellation type X-3b), the complete cancellation is present in all detail (cancels showing the complete cancelling die are seldom seen, this example is exceptional) on cover to Mass. with printed Dry Goods Co. corner card, cover with some staining (nearly all on back), stamp has a nick at B., otherwise very fine strike photo est.

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cover 2c Carmine type III (267), reasonably well-centered, tied by 'Kansas City, Mo./July 8 7PM 96' Barr-Fyke Machine Co. cancellation (cancellation type X-3b), the complete cancellation is present in all detail (cancels showing the complete cancelling die are seldom seen, this example is exceptional) on cover to Mass. with printed Dry Goods Co. corner card, cover with some staining (nearly all on back), stamp has a nick at B., otherwise very fine strike photo est.

Lot Essay

Note: this cancel was in use only from July 1, 1896 to July 15, 1896 (approximately two weeks), it is rated as very rare (estimate range of $150-300)