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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 16, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | E. S. Whelen & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 303772 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (No. 2), huge bottom margin single with four margins, slightly irregular at top, cancelled by vivid red grid on blue 1850 folded letter from New Orleans to Philadelphia, matching "Mobile Ala. Jul 16" c.d.s., July 23 arrival docketing; trivial corner crease upper right, Very Fine. ¨Estimate $5,000-7,500
A VERY FINE USAGE BEARING A 10¢ 1847 WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE SHEET MARGIN.
Expertization: clear 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 297 Lot 3023 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/16/50
H R Harmer sale 1606 lot 45
PF 303772: Genuine use
A VERY FINE USAGE BEARING A 10¢ 1847 WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE SHEET MARGIN.
Expertization: clear 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 297 Lot 3023 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/16/50
H R Harmer sale 1606 lot 45
PF 303772: Genuine use
