New York Collectible Stamp Cover
$49.95
New York-Rhode Island, Scott #26,
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A unique collectible United States 19th century postal cover with the state stamps of New York State and Providence Rhode Island. The cover with a George Washington, 1857, red 3 cent stamp adhered to the upper right-hand corner. Scotts stamp catalog refers to this as Scott #26,
Toppan, Carpenter, & Co’s printing company printed stamps for the United States postal service from 1851-1861. The firm, started by Charles Toppan in Philadelphia in 1829, engraved stamps essential to Philatelic history within collectible U.S. stamps. This collectible stamp was issued in 1857 by Toppan, Carpenter, & Co, of which 33,000,000 were made.
Toppan, Carpenter, & Co’s printing company printed stamps for the United States postal service from 1851-1861. The firm, started by Charles Toppan in Philadelphia in 1829, engraved stamps essential to Philatelic history within collectible U.S. stamps. This collectible stamp was issued in 1857 by Toppan, Carpenter, & Co, of which 33,000,000 were made.
Dimensions
The cover measures 2.5 inches by 4.20 inches.
Condition
The stamp and cover display toning, staining, and wear are consistent with the age and use of this item.
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