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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 1848 |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Liverpool |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Joseph Shipley |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to large margins, tied by bold manuscript "X", green "Wilmington Del. May 9" c.d.s., on 1848 folded letter to Liverpool via New York per America, handstruck 1/-, reverse with America/Liverpool receiving c.d.s. of May 22, carried on the first sailing of this Cunnard ship, stamp has two tiny tears at top and light ironed out horizontal crease, Fine. ¨Estimate $750-1,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 344
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 777 lot 24 realized $2,300
Alexander listed as 5/9/48
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 73 lot 75 realized 1400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 344
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 777 lot 24 realized $2,300
Alexander listed as 5/9/48
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 73 lot 75 realized 1400
