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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5, 1850 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Marengo |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Anson Sperry |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), large to ample margins, bright shade and fine impression, tied by red grid, matching "Chicago. Ill. Jan. 5", II c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Marengo, stamp with file crease at bottom right, Fine appearance, early use of this postmark.
Estimate $400-500
Provenance: Sampson
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1375 realized 450
Not listed in Alexander
Estimate $400-500
Provenance: Sampson
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1375 realized 450
Not listed in Alexander
