multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La.

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multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 8, 2014 6:30:57 GMT -5 kacyds and Bee like this

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Legal cover from 1875.
Large legal cover with Scott #156 (1 Pair) & Scott #158 (Two pairs & 1 single) postmarked OPELOUSAS, {La.}/JUN 13.

The entire cover contained a deposition addressed to the court in New Orleans, La. regarding a case involving a physician.

When I originally picked this up I wasn't even looking at the postmarks. They are from Louisiana and I thought I would post it because Kris would like to see it.

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krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 8, 2014 6:32:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jun 8, 2014 6:32:37 GMT -5 Reverse: I'll post a better scan when I receive it in the mail as these are the sellers images.
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multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 8, 2014 7:15:48 GMT -5 Butterfly likes this

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U.S. #156
1873 1¢ Franklin
Continental Bank Note Printing

Earliest Known Use: August 22, 1873
Quantity issued: 448,290,000 (estimate)
Printed by: Continental Bank Note Company
Method: Flat plate
Watermark: None
Perforation: 12
Color: Ultramarine

Secret mark added by Continental Bank Note Company – the pearl to the left of the numeral “I” has a small crescent in its bottom half.

In 1743, Franklin organized the American Philosophical Society, which became the University of Pennsylvania in 1749. He also developed the first public library, fire company, and insurance company.

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U.S. #158
1873 3¢ Washington
Continental Bank Note Printing

Earliest Known Use: July 17, 1873
Quantity issued: 2,661,293,500 (estimate)
Printed by: Continental Bank Note Company
Method: Flat plate
Watermark: None
Perforation: 12
Color: Green

The 1873 3¢ Continental Bank Note Company stamp pictures George Washington. No other American has been honored more than George Washington. The Washington monument was erected in his honor in the nation’s capital, which was named for him. The state of Washington is the only state named after a President.

Secret mark added by Continental Bank Note Company – lower part of ribbon at left bottom of numeral “3” is heavily shaded.

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Bank Notes 1870-1888
Due to the unpopularity of the 1869 Pictorial series, the Postmaster General found it necessary to issue new stamps. Among the public’s many complaints were that the stamps were too small, unattractive, and of inferior quality. Thus, the new issues were not only larger and better quality, but they also carried new designs. Heads, in profile, of famous deceased Americans were chosen as the new subject matter.

Nicknamed the “Bank Note” stamps, this series was printed by three prominent Bank Note printing companies – the National, Continental, and American Bank Note Companies, in that order. As the contract for printing passed from company to company, so did the dies and plates. Each company printed the stamps with slight variations, and identifying them can be both challenging and complex.

Because the pictorials were to be printed for four years, but were withdrawn from sale after a year, the National Bank Note Company still had three years remaining in their contract. The stamps they printed were produced with and without grills.

In 1873, new bids were submitted and a new contract was awarded to the Continental Bank Note Company. So-called “secret marks” enabled them to distinguish their plates and stamps from earlier ones.

The American Bank Note Company acquired Continental in 1879 and assumed the contract Continental had held. This firm, however, printed the stamps on a soft paper, which has different qualities than the hard paper used by the previous companies.

Color variations, in addition to secret marks and different paper types, are helpful in determining the different varieties. These classic stamps are a truly fascinating area of philately.

Last Edit: Jun 8, 2014 7:17:06 GMT -5 by krash

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Admin Bear Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Loving Member Appreciation Month!! Posts: 7,335 Location (Country): USA	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 8, 2014 18:59:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Admin Bear on Jun 8, 2014 18:59:52 GMT -5 Now that sir is a BEAUTIFUL cover!!
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ChickasawStampMan Master Stamp Bear Posts: 1,508 Location (Country): Orange Beach, Alabama	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 8, 2014 23:15:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ChickasawStampMan on Jun 8, 2014 23:15:42 GMT -5 Outstanding!!
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krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 3:51:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jun 9, 2014 3:51:24 GMT -5 You'd get a real kick out of how much I gave for this cover...$5.00 + $1.00 shipping! ($6.00 total) Of course it's valued much more than that. (Roughly +/- $65.00USD)
	Last Edit: Jun 9, 2014 3:57:07 GMT -5 by krash I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Admin Bear Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Loving Member Appreciation Month!! Posts: 7,335 Location (Country): USA	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 6:33:00 GMT -5 krash likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Admin Bear on Jun 9, 2014 6:33:00 GMT -5 $5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are kidding right? dang man i though i landed good deals.. that is fantastic!
	Happy Stamping!!! Bear

krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 8:17:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jun 9, 2014 8:17:50 GMT -5 Yup here is the listing. I did make an error though it was $6.00 + $2.00 shipping. www.ebay.com/itm/111365612684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Admin Bear Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Loving Member Appreciation Month!! Posts: 7,335 Location (Country): USA	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 9:18:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Admin Bear on Jun 9, 2014 9:18:40 GMT -5 still man.. great buy!
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krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 16:22:50 GMT -5 Bee likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jun 9, 2014 16:22:50 GMT -5 Here is my scan. It came today!
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multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 9, 2014 17:04:55 GMT -5 krash and Bee like this

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Post by kacyds on Jun 9, 2014 17:04:55 GMT -5

Great find Jay!!!

Opelousas is in the middle of Cajun Country and have many smoke houses there. Have bought lots of great smoked sausages, boudin and ham from Opelousas.

On the cover, its addressed to "Clerk Fourth District Court, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans La"

For anyone that doesnt know, Louisiana doesnt have counties like the other 49 states in the US. There are 64 parishes that make up the state. There are only two cities in Orleans Parish, that would be New Orleans and Algiers.

Can you scan the contents Jay??? I think I read that there was something in the cover.

Thanks!!!

krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La. Jun 10, 2014 4:48:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Jun 10, 2014 4:48:38 GMT -5 I would gladly, but there was no contents. I only knew just what was in the sellers description. Thank you for the info Kris!
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

multiple useage cover from New Orleans, La.

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