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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | E. S. Whelen & Co. |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
Figure 4. Despite the red Mobile markings, this cover originated at New Orleans, as did many 1847 covers bearing Mobile postmarks. The stamp on this cover is a corner margin copy from Position 1R1, which shows a double transfer.
(Chronicle 215)
Image courtesy of Van Koppersmith
Lot 111 10c Black (2). Pos. R1, Double Transfer in "X" at L. R , clear to Enormous Irregular Margins all around, except B. Frame Line just touched at places, Sheet margin at L., tied by Vivid Red "Paint" grid , Mobile, Ala. pmk. on neat folded 1850 cover to Philadelphia, a Lovely Cover, Very Fine (Photo) 175.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 272 realized 180
Alexander listed as 6/19/50
(Chronicle 215)
Image courtesy of Van Koppersmith
Lot 111 10c Black (2). Pos. R1, Double Transfer in "X" at L. R , clear to Enormous Irregular Margins all around, except B. Frame Line just touched at places, Sheet margin at L., tied by Vivid Red "Paint" grid , Mobile, Ala. pmk. on neat folded 1850 cover to Philadelphia, a Lovely Cover, Very Fine (Photo) 175.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 272 realized 180
Alexander listed as 6/19/50
