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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 3, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | P. & T. Hayden |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 1333 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, early impression, large to huge margins except clear at bottom right, tied by two strikes of red circular grid on 1847 folded cover to New York City, matching "Chicago Ill. Oct 3" c.d.s. and cogged "10" rate marker; vertical file fold at center, a Very Fine double weight use.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 338 realized 850
Alexander listed as 10/3/47
Eugene Klein sale March 8, 1940 lot 10 realized 61
P & Thomas Hayden ran a hardware business at 215 Pearl Street in NYC (1847 Doggett’s)
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 338 realized 850
Alexander listed as 10/3/47
Eugene Klein sale March 8, 1940 lot 10 realized 61
P & Thomas Hayden ran a hardware business at 215 Pearl Street in NYC (1847 Doggett’s)
