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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 7, 1851 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Joliet |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | N. D. Elwood |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1851 (Apr. 7) Chicago Ill. to Joliet Ill., full and clear strike of c.d.s. in red with matching grid cancellations tying 5¢ red brown (1), three full margins to touching at bottom, on folded letter, Very Fine. ¨Estimate $400-500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1193 realized 500
Alexander listed as 4/7/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 503 lot 192 realized 450
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 674 lot 155 realized 375
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 87 realized 120
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1193 realized 500
Alexander listed as 4/7/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 503 lot 192 realized 450
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 674 lot 155 realized 375
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 87 realized 120
