Douglas' City Despatch, 59L2, 2c Blue, Tied by Ornate Purple Company Handstamp on Local Cover
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00
Summer 2025 -Day 3
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps Summer 2025 -Day 3
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Lot #17001 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Lot #17002 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas' City Despatch, 59L3a, 1c Vermilion Imperforate, on Cover with #157 2c Brown Remainder Which Did not Originate, Counterfeit "PAID"
1879 locally mailed cover with "Mar. 10/City Delivery/New York", manuscript "In haste". The #157 with a straight edge at right is original to this cover.
Estimate $100.00 - $150.00
Lot #17003 - locals Douglas’ City Despatch
Douglas City Dispatch, 1c Orange, 59L4, Tied by Purple Company Cancel on 1870 Local Cover
The cover reduced at left and with creases and stains. The stamp with one pulled perf at bottom.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00





