1899 U.S. STAMPED ENVELOPE 2c Carm on Oriental Buff WASHINGTON Die I  Sc#U360 Mint*

Historic Background: In August 1852, an Act of the US Congress authorized the Postmaster General to provide "suitable letter envelopes with such watermarks or other guards against counterfeits... with the addition of the value or denomination of the postage stamps so printed or impressed thereon...." The first result was the 1853 Nesbitt issues of stamped envelopes, which was named after the private contractor who produced them for the government. When the different envelope sizes, colors, die varieties and denominations are combined, there are literally thousands of different stamped envelopes produced for the U.S. A truly fascinating area of philately for the most dedicated collectors. 


One in a series of CLASSIC 19th - 20th Century U.S. postal issues to be listed this month on E-Bay. Includes Complete Sets and Plate Number Singles and Blocks. 


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No Reserve. Priced to Sell. As Is 


From a very old stamp collection from an old time Stamp collector in Chicago. 

Note: We have a few unsold Classic U.S. Lots. Email for more info.


Take your time! Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! Note: For Lots valued over $250, we will need to add Postal Insurance. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout.


 

** = High Catalog Value  

 

Ideal for the Classic and Worldwide Postage Stamp collector/investor. Makes a great gift! 


Another in a great collection of early 19th - 20th World and United States postal issues to be listed over the next few weeks on E-Bay. We will be listing a great number of scarce and highly collectible issues including early  20th C sets and singles. Also a nice selection of early U.S. Zepps and airmails. 


Canadian and International Buyers Welcome! Payment in e-Bay's Paypal payment system unless other arrangements made. 

 

We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC,  and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small.

 

Would appreciate positive feedback at successful conclusion of transaction and I will certainly do the same for you!

 

Lake Forest Stamp and Coins

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 USA

Member: American Philatelic Society, American Numismatic Association, and other professional numismatic and philatelic associations.