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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 5, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | E. S. Whelen |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Lot 253 10c Black (2). Large margins, Deep Intense color, Gorgeous Impression, Tied by Red Grid, matching "Mobile, Ala." pmk. on 1850 folded letter to Philadelphia, Plated as "l2R" with slight doubling of L. & R. frame lines, Tiny pre-printing paper wrinkle, Extremely Fine & Handsome (Photo) 225.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 realized 450
Alexander listed as 11/5/50
CDS Date is NOV 5 based on 1st letter (N) and very faint 5 at start of M in address. Also, Alexander notes position 12R in his listing for the Nov 5, 1850 cover.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 realized 450
Alexander listed as 11/5/50
CDS Date is NOV 5 based on 1st letter (N) and very faint 5 at start of M in address. Also, Alexander notes position 12R in his listing for the Nov 5, 1850 cover.

