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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 1847 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Montgomery |
| To State | AL |
| Addressee | J. F. Jackson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 29451 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black, Short Transfer (2 var). Ample to large margins, tied by red grid, matching "New Haven Ct. Oct. 14" circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Montgomery Ala., matching large "10" hs obliterated by grid, few file folds away from stamp and some overall wear incl. toning slightly affecting stamp, still Very Fine, with 1969 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 820 Lot 455 realized 1600
PhilaMercury Cover #16386
Alexander listed as 10/14/47
Stanley Gibbons Auctions sale 4 lot 35
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 615 lot 349 realized 3500
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1502 realized 105
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 508 realized 1600 (image)
PF 29451 #2 with short transfer at top, genuinely used on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 820 Lot 455 realized 1600
PhilaMercury Cover #16386
Alexander listed as 10/14/47
Stanley Gibbons Auctions sale 4 lot 35
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 615 lot 349 realized 3500
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1502 realized 105
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 508 realized 1600 (image)
PF 29451 #2 with short transfer at top, genuinely used on cover
