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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 1847 |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | Canton |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Mrs B. A. Tillotson |
| Cert Author | APEX |
| Cert # | 175703 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Large margins to just touched at top, tied by red grid, matching "Washington City D.C. Dec. 16" circular datestamp on folded letter to Canton Conn., faint horizontal file fold barely affects stamp, appears Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1517 realized 475 (image)
Alexander listed as 12/16/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 739 lot 341 realized 675
APS certificate 175703 (5/30/2007) states that this is “United States, Scott No. 2, used on cover, genuine on cover, genuine in all respects.”
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1517 realized 475 (image)
Alexander listed as 12/16/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 739 lot 341 realized 675
APS certificate 175703 (5/30/2007) states that this is “United States, Scott No. 2, used on cover, genuine on cover, genuine in all respects.”

