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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8, 1850 |
| From City | Key West |
| From State | FL |
| To City | West Tisbury |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Annie F. Johnson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 332071 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 2 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Two singles, left stamp huge margins showing parts of five adjoining stamps, right with large margins except in at left, positions 19 and 26R, each pen canceled, on buff envelope to West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, faint but identifiable "Key West Florida Apr. 8" oval at lower left, Fine and rare. Estimate $3,000-4,000
THE ONLY RECORDED DOUBLE RATE 1847 USAGE FROM FLORIDA.
Expertization: signed Ashbrook and 1999 P.F. Certificate.
As this cover was mailed from Key West to Martha's Vineyard, it is an exceptional and exceedingly rare island-to-island usage.
Hammer Price $4,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1011
Alexander listed as 4/8/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3013 realized 2600
Ashbrook Black Binder 1, page 3, USPCS website
PF 332071: Genuine Usage
Cover has been cleaned
THE ONLY RECORDED DOUBLE RATE 1847 USAGE FROM FLORIDA.
Expertization: signed Ashbrook and 1999 P.F. Certificate.
As this cover was mailed from Key West to Martha's Vineyard, it is an exceptional and exceedingly rare island-to-island usage.
Hammer Price $4,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1011
Alexander listed as 4/8/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3013 realized 2600
Ashbrook Black Binder 1, page 3, USPCS website
PF 332071: Genuine Usage
Cover has been cleaned
