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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 10, 18xx |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | Brooklyn |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Clarissa Dayton |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337268 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins to clear at left, beautiful shade and impression, just tied by red grid, matching twice struck "Washington City D.C. Sep. 10" c.d.s. on white envelope to street address in Brooklyn, NY. with manuscript "Pennypost deliver" at lower left, small manuscript "paid" opposite stamp; cover with some paper erosion at lower right, otherwise Very Fine and a unique usage. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,600.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 383
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2396 realized 1000
Alexander listed as 9/10/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 773 lot 52 realized 1100
PF 337268: Genuine usage
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,600.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 383
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2396 realized 1000
Alexander listed as 9/10/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 773 lot 52 realized 1100
PF 337268: Genuine usage
