US Scott 25 (2) Pale Claret shade, both stamps tied by "Meadville PA Sep. 23" circular datestamp on cover with embossed small corner card of "J.R. Dick, Banker, Meadville, PA" to Philadelphia, with 1857 docketing and original letter datelined "Meadville Sep. 22, 1857" with contents regarding a land purchase and the standard 5% commission for Dick, cover opened neatly at left, left stamp with extra frameline at right, perfs trimmed at sides, right stamp with small tear at top right

 with 2015 PF Certificate

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