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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 14, 18xx |
| From City | New London |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Seth Low & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 505906 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (2), full to huge margins including. left sheet margin, cancelled by red grid with tying portions painted in, on undated folded cover with red "New London Ct. Dec. 14" c.d.s., Very Fine appearance. ¨Estimate $500-750
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 95
Alexander listed as 12/14/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 255 realized 475
PF 505906
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NEW YORK, RED NEW LONDON CT PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
THE STAMP, WITH A VERTICAL CREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WASHINGTON'S FACE, DID NOT ORIGINATE ON THIS COVER, AND THE TYING CANCELLATIONS ARE PAINTED IN.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 95
Alexander listed as 12/14/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 255 realized 475
PF 505906
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NEW YORK, RED NEW LONDON CT PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
THE STAMP, WITH A VERTICAL CREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WASHINGTON'S FACE, DID NOT ORIGINATE ON THIS COVER, AND THE TYING CANCELLATIONS ARE PAINTED IN.
