Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3024

Rare Usage of St. Louis Delivery Stamp on Cover

Illustrated in Richard Schwartz's article on the St. Louis Delivery Co. 1c Red, Perf 12, cancelled by grid with "St. Louis City Delivery, 506 Olive St. Jan. 16, 1883" sawtooth double-circle datestamp on mostly complete mailing card with price list printed on reverse, to local street address. This post operated illegally for a brief period of time. Examples of the stamp properly used are very rare. There are only 5; and one is in the British Museum's Tapling Collection.
Opening: $150
Category: Locals
Catalogue: Scott 131L1Catalog Value $500
Provenance: Ex Khupal