David Feldman's 22nd Rarities of the World Auction June 6, 2019

– 29 – EARLIEST RECORDED USAGE OF ANY OVAL 60014 F FACIT Ek7 10k Reddish carmine on grey pelure (very thin) paper private lettersheet, neatly used with low-boxed TAMMERFORS 15 JAN 1850 datestamp, addressed to Helsinki, oval commercial cachet alongside, horizontal filing crease at top, earliest recorded usage of any oval, very fine and unique museum piece Expertise: Nykvist Estimate: € 10’000 - 15’000 Finland Egypt / Finland