 LOUISIANA. J.L. Riddell, The New Orleans Post Office. Ten Cents. Early 1860's. Printed in black on light green cardboard stock. 63mm by 38mm. At upper corners, perpendicular vignettes, oriented in opposite directions of a running elk. At the top center, denomination 'TEN CENTS,' with finer text below 'Receivable in payment of post-age, and redeemable at the New Orleans Post Office.' Light olive green protector '10' in the center. ''Dashed'' signature blanks for the 'Post Master' and 'Postage Clerk'. Impressed 'J.L. RIDDELL' counterstamp (14mm by 2mm, with denticled border).
A lovely green cardboard chit that is fully issued. The Riddell countermark is a bit weak at the right end with the last three letter not visible. Signed by the Postage Clerk. The central protector is bold as this can fade a bit. Some wear on the corners and back hinge remnants. Very Fine.
Ex H. Herst, Jr., September 26, 1964; MacBride Collection (Park-Bernet, September 22, 1964, part of lot 55).
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