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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 12, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Joliet |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | N. D. Elwood |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Chicago Oval Cog Rate Markings¨Sep 1847 letter from Chicago to Joliet IL¨Red 5 in oval cog and grid cancel right margin stamp.
PhilaMercury Cover #3065
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 590 lot 467
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 46 realized 2750
5c Brown (1). Right Sheet Margin, Other Margins Ample to Large, Fine Early Impression, tied by Bold Red Grid and "5" in Serrated Oval hs, matching " Chicago Ill. Sep. 12" cds on 1847 folded letter to Joliet Ill ., Fresh and Extremely Fine, Choice and Very Scarce, Ex Rust¨E. 2,500-3 ,500
Alexander listed as 9/12/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 16 realized 550
PhilaMercury Cover #3065
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 590 lot 467
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 46 realized 2750
5c Brown (1). Right Sheet Margin, Other Margins Ample to Large, Fine Early Impression, tied by Bold Red Grid and "5" in Serrated Oval hs, matching " Chicago Ill. Sep. 12" cds on 1847 folded letter to Joliet Ill ., Fresh and Extremely Fine, Choice and Very Scarce, Ex Rust¨E. 2,500-3 ,500
Alexander listed as 9/12/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 16 realized 550
