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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 26, 18xx |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John Sharp |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Three margin copy (cut-in at top) on cover to Philadelphia tied by two bold red grid cancels. Very fine strike of Mobile, Alabama CDS. Scarce usage, according to the late Hubert Skinner there are only two known covers from Mobile franked with #2. Cat $1600
Regency Superior sale 79, lot 2334. Realized $950
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 lot 1350 realized 502 dates the cover as mailed on 2/26/xx
PhilaMercury Cover ID #26714
John Sharp was a merchant located at 9 South 4th Street
Regency Superior sale 79, lot 2334. Realized $950
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 lot 1350 realized 502 dates the cover as mailed on 2/26/xx
PhilaMercury Cover ID #26714
John Sharp was a merchant located at 9 South 4th Street
