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Auxiliary Postal Marking - Triangle - Boston, Ma 1878

 
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wt1
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I was looking at some postal history items on ebay and came upon this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auxiliary-c...em5b04ee2a5b

Is this a legitimate postal marking from Boston (circa 1878)? I've never seen a triangular marking like this before and wonder what the initials "B.D." on it may mean?
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Yes, this is a legit Boston Carrier marking. If memory serves, the 'BD' stands for 'Boston (City) Delivery.'
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Thanks. I learned something new. It is interesting that the same linked ebay cover has a backstamp that also refers to "Boston Carrier" but in a traditional round shape:

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