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Lot# 281 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 281 USA

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    Centennial World Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876: Covers (4 and a letter) with 1 c. blue used on imprinted 'International Exhibition, Philadelphia' envelope; Commemorative 3 c. green stationery envelope with typed address and complete original letter (using a Remington, the first type writer in the world and headed 'Machinery Hall') mailed to New York and cancelled "Centennial / Philadelphia" (June 14); further letter from the Machinery Hall (also typed) sent as a momento on Oct. 6, 1876; illustrated 'Atlas Hotel' envelope with notice '100 yards to Exhibition' used with 3 c. green cancelled "Centennial / Philadelphia", and a cover headed 'On Her Majesty's Service' and 'Commissioners for Victoria' franked by 3 c. green cancelled "Centennial / Philadelphia". A scarce and interesting group.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold