First Official Perforation -
Feb. 24, 1857

(The cover with the U.S. flag)
"Not one State shall leave this Union!" Three cent Washington perforated 15 1/2.

(The cover furthest down on the page)
1857 - 61 one cent Franklin and the 3-cent Washington perforated stamps used in combination on 1861 New York embossed cover.


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From Gregg Hopkins' Exhibit
"Number Ones and Other Firsts"

If you have a "Number One" or "Other Firsts", please contact:

Gregg Hopkins, Sr.
2344 N. 32 Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Telephone: (602) 954-8175
Fax: (602) 957-2910

E-mail Gregg

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