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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 8, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | Leopold Jeaunet & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
Figure 1. U.S. 10¢ 1847 stamp on a double-weight cover from Mobile to New Orleans, which is 120 miles west of Mobile. Postmarked December 8,1850. The stamp is tied by a black Mobile circular datestamp, unusual for Mobile.
(Chronicle 215)
Alexander listed as 12/8/50
Image courtesy of Van Koppersmith
Kukstis Sale 16 (April 28-29, 1995), cover photo, lot 850
(Chronicle 215)
Alexander listed as 12/8/50
Image courtesy of Van Koppersmith
Kukstis Sale 16 (April 28-29, 1995), cover photo, lot 850
