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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June xx, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Oregon |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | H A Mix |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 277 5c Gray Brown, Dot in "S" of US (1). Clear to Huge Margins, bit of next stamp at bottom, Marvelous Deep Shade, Sharp Impression, on June 1849 Folded Letter, tied by Red Chicago pmks., Very Fine .. (Photo) 125.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 452 realized 160
Alexander listed as 6/xx/49
H R Harmer sale 3048 lot 2192 realized 300 notes letter datelined June 8, 1849 - images
Letter endorsed T. R. Green June 9, 1849 on reverse.
The CDS date is clearly JUN but the number is either 8 or 9. None of the 3 postmarks can be sufficiently enhanced.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 452 realized 160
Alexander listed as 6/xx/49
H R Harmer sale 3048 lot 2192 realized 300 notes letter datelined June 8, 1849 - images
Letter endorsed T. R. Green June 9, 1849 on reverse.
The CDS date is clearly JUN but the number is either 8 or 9. None of the 3 postmarks can be sufficiently enhanced.

