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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 1850 |
| From City | Hamilton |
| From State | Canada |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | D. S. Kennedy |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | (1957) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Ample to large margins all around, "tied" by file fold on folded letter used from Canada to New York, Kennedy correspondence, letter datelined "Hamilton CW March 28, 1850", ms. "4-1/2" Canadian rating in magenta, light strike of Hamilton cds, matching "PAID" handstamp crossed out, bold "Lewiston N.Y. Apr. 30" cds and matching "10" handstamp, Queenston transit backstamp, ms. "paid to the lines" at top
A FINE AND VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 STAMP USED IN CANADA TO PREPAY THE RATE FROM THE U.S.-CANADIAN BORDER TO THE FINAL DESTINATION.
With 1957 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2073 unsold (image)
Alexander listed as 3/28/50
A FINE AND VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 STAMP USED IN CANADA TO PREPAY THE RATE FROM THE U.S.-CANADIAN BORDER TO THE FINAL DESTINATION.
With 1957 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2073 unsold (image)
Alexander listed as 3/28/50
