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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 9, 1849 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | James Dundas, Mordecai D. Lewis, Rob Hornell |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 109996 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 31 U.S. 1847, 10¢ Black, on Cover, #2. ¨Sharp red grid cancel of Mobile, Ala., 3+ marginal copy, crisp impression, fine-very fine. Cat. $1750.
Estimate $700-800.
Harmer Schau sale 66 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/9/49
Harmer Schau sale 86 lot 322 realized 518
PF 109996
2 1847 10¢ black
On folded letter with red Mobile, Ala., Jul 9 (1849) postal markings.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON THIS 1849 COVER, BUT A STAMP WHICH DID NOT ORIGINATE HAS BEEN REMOVED.
PF 104350 #2, the right stamp did not originate
When this cover was first evaluated by the PF, there were two 10c stamps. The PF determine the right stamp was added. The owner subsequently removed it and the PF gave the cover a genuine opinion.
The addressees were trustees of the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia.
Estimate $700-800.
Harmer Schau sale 66 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/9/49
Harmer Schau sale 86 lot 322 realized 518
PF 109996
2 1847 10¢ black
On folded letter with red Mobile, Ala., Jul 9 (1849) postal markings.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON THIS 1849 COVER, BUT A STAMP WHICH DID NOT ORIGINATE HAS BEEN REMOVED.
PF 104350 #2, the right stamp did not originate
When this cover was first evaluated by the PF, there were two 10c stamps. The PF determine the right stamp was added. The owner subsequently removed it and the PF gave the cover a genuine opinion.
The addressees were trustees of the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia.
