Lot 70034 – U.S.A: 1840 facsimile of the 1d. letter sheet, produced

U.S.A: 1840 facsimile of the 1d letter sheet, produced as an essay for presentation to the U.S. Senate, in conjunction with « Mr Websters resolution dated June 10th 1840 » relative to a reduction of the postage on letters; inscribed « Sen(ate). 1(st), S(ession) 26(th) C(ongress) no 547 » at lower right of the design, including a copy of the resolution By Command W. L. Maberly, secretary, very rare; cert. BPA (1996).