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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 9, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Charnley & Whelen |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Vertical pair, incredibly rich color and detailed impression, large margins all around, tied by "paint red" grids, matching "Mobile Ala. Apr. 9" circular datestamp on blue 1850 folded cover to Philadelphia, from the Charnley & Whelen correspondence, horizontal file fold well away from stamps, Extremely Fine Gem pair and a brilliant fresh cover, ex Ackerman and Emerson
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 837 Lot 25 realized 2500
Alexander listed as 4/9/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 837 Lot 25 realized 2500
Alexander listed as 4/9/50
