Description: Washington DC registry ovals, light strike of "Washington D.C. Registered Jun. 17, 1898" Post Office Department Official Business imprint, to Mr. D. S. Farrington in Wrentham Mass., handstamped registry number.VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE FIRST DAY COVER WITH THREE DENOMINATIONS OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.The Trans-Mississippi Exposition was open to the public from June 1 to November 1, 1898. The stamps were not ready in time for the opening, and the official First Day of Issue was June 17. First Day covers with the Trans-Mississippi Issue are rare. The following quantities are recorded or estimated by Henry Scheuer: 1c: 4-5 used alone (plus 4 in combination); 4c: One used alone (plus 3 in combination); 5c: One used alone (plus 3 in combination); Combinations on First Day Covers (one known of each): a) 1c and 2c; b) 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c; c) 1c, 4c, 5c (the cover offered here); and d) 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 8c, 10c. See scans - inspect please. eBay dealers since 1997 and stamp show dealers since 2001. We know the cover market and priced this material for eBay. Shipping charges combined automatically at checkout. Write before paying for special shipping services or adjustments like insurance or signature required etc. S/h incl tracking/heavy packing. Reflects actual costs including the ridiculous 10% eBay charges on your shipping. Shipping out of our local USPS distribution centers may sometimes take a couple weeks. Bidding in an auction or buying from my store constitutes a purchase contract or agreement. You may not buy or bid and then ask us for an extension on our return policy to send items to PF, APS, PSAG etc after the purchase without our written agreement. Ask your questions before bidding or buying this item NOT AFTER. The return policy is a very generous 14 days. We ask that you inspect the scans and give this some thought before buying. The return policy is only provided per our contract with eBay and should only be used for inspection upon delivery for physical defect not described or pictured.
Price: 15750 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-22T16:30:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Issue: 1898
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
