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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 26, 18xx |
| From City | Little Rock |
| From State | AR |
| To City | Lynchburg |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | McDaniel & Lee |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 344087 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Ample to large margins, tied by blue grids, matching "Little Rock Ark. Mar. 26" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Lynchburg, Va.; cover very skillfully repaired at upper left including small part of postmark, Very Fine and handsome appearance, very rare. Estimate $1,500-2,000
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM LITTLE ROCK AND ONE OF ONLY FIVE COVERS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE; ALL BEAR THE 10¢.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $4,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 7
Alexander listed as 3/26/xx
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 123 lot 2026 unsold
Robert A. Siegel sale 1364 lot 1413 realized 800 (image)
PF 344087
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, TIED BY BLUE GRID CANCEL ON COVER TO VIRGINA, MATCHING LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Cover With A REPAIR AT TOP LEFT ADDING THE CORNER AND PORTIONS OF THE POSTMARK.
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM LITTLE ROCK AND ONE OF ONLY FIVE COVERS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE; ALL BEAR THE 10¢.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $4,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 7
Alexander listed as 3/26/xx
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 123 lot 2026 unsold
Robert A. Siegel sale 1364 lot 1413 realized 800 (image)
PF 344087
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, TIED BY BLUE GRID CANCEL ON COVER TO VIRGINA, MATCHING LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Cover With A REPAIR AT TOP LEFT ADDING THE CORNER AND PORTIONS OF THE POSTMARK.
