1899 Baltimore MD Flag Cancel Cover to Chester PA Same Day Receiving Mark
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This is a postal history cover from 1899. Postal Route & Markings From: Baltimore, Maryland To: Chester, Pennsylvania Sending Postmark: Baltimore, MD, machine flag cancel with the numeral "3" in the killer portion, ... Read More
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This is a postal history cover from 1899. Postal Route & Markings From: Baltimore, Maryland To: Chester, Pennsylvania Sending Postmark: Baltimore, MD, machine flag cancel with the numeral "3" in the killer portion, dated March 29, 1899 (Wednesday) at 11 AM. Receiving Postmark: Chester, PA, circular date stamp on the reverse, dated March 29, 1899 (Wednesday) at 3:30 PM. Transit: The cover traveled approximately 60 miles and was delivered on the same day with a transit time of 4.5 hours. Postage: A 2-cent stamp paid the first-class letter rate. Historical Context The destination, Chester, Pennsylvania, was a major industrial center at the time, known for its shipbuilding and manufacturing industries. This cover was mailed during the Philippine-American War. Just two days prior, on March 27, 1899, U.S. forces had fought the Battle of Marilao River, and on this day, Emilio Aguinaldo was establishing a new capital for the Philippine Republic at San Isidro, Nueva Ecija.Sales History
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