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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 17, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Buffalo |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Dean Richmond |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
October 17, 1847 folded letter from Chicago IL to Buffalo NY. Red ˜10' in oval cogwheel marking. Harelip variety of 10 cent stamp.
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 10/17/47
Lot 47° 10c Black (2). Large Even Margins, tied by Red Grids, matching "10" in Serrated Oval hs and "Chicago Ill. Oct. 17" cds on 1847 folded letter to Buffalo, Extremely Fine, Scarce Fancy Rate Marking with 1847 Issue E. 2,500-3,500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 realized 3000
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 lot 1052 realized 3080
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 10/17/47
Lot 47° 10c Black (2). Large Even Margins, tied by Red Grids, matching "10" in Serrated Oval hs and "Chicago Ill. Oct. 17" cds on 1847 folded letter to Buffalo, Extremely Fine, Scarce Fancy Rate Marking with 1847 Issue E. 2,500-3,500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 realized 3000
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 lot 1052 realized 3080
