ISSUE 135 - March 4, 2022 - Stamp News Online Magazine
The United States Reference Manual:
The Cincinnati Carrier Stamp, Sc. 9LB1 (& More)
By John F. Dunn
There is one Scott-listed stamp under the “Cincinnati” head in the Carriers section, that being this C. C. Williams 2¢ brown, Sc. 9LB1.
It is also seen here below on one of only six that are recorded genuinely used on cover. Although not visible in the photo, it is tied by a lightly inked red cancel, as well as being cancelled by a manuscript X. It was used locally to a street address, date unknown.
As late as 1941, this stamp was listed in the Locals section; however, perhaps on the basis of arguments by Elliott Perry, it was . . .
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