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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 28, 1850 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | W. H. Richards |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 57587 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
#1 1847 Red Brown. The cover was sent part paid (10c over 300 mile rate) as shown by the Due 5
Wolffers sale 50 (1976)
Alexander listed as 11/28/50
Lot 70 5c Pale Brown (1). Red Brown shade, Full, light impression, Large margins, Tied by Bright Red Grid, matching "Chicago, D1." pmk. in serifed caps, Underpaid envelope to N. Y., with ms. "Due 5" docketed 1850. Cover bit worn & flap mended, stamp Very Fine (Photo) 200.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 484 realized 220
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 29 lot 397
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 1029 realized 325 (image)
PF 57587 #1, genuine use on cover, Chicago Nov 28, 1850 to New York with Due 5 noted in pen
Letter to William H. Richards, a merchant at 136 Front Street (1849 Doggett’s)
Wolffers sale 50 (1976)
Alexander listed as 11/28/50
Lot 70 5c Pale Brown (1). Red Brown shade, Full, light impression, Large margins, Tied by Bright Red Grid, matching "Chicago, D1." pmk. in serifed caps, Underpaid envelope to N. Y., with ms. "Due 5" docketed 1850. Cover bit worn & flap mended, stamp Very Fine (Photo) 200.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 484 realized 220
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 29 lot 397
H R Harmer sale 3064 lot 1029 realized 325 (image)
PF 57587 #1, genuine use on cover, Chicago Nov 28, 1850 to New York with Due 5 noted in pen
Letter to William H. Richards, a merchant at 136 Front Street (1849 Doggett’s)
