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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 28, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Henry D. Gilpin |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Large margins all around, deep shade and proof-like impression, cancelled by bold dark red grid, matching perfectly-struck "Chicago Ill. Dec. 28" circular datestamp on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia, Extremely Fine and scarce 10c 1847 usage from Chicago
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 846 Lot 2044 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2235 realized 1500
Alexander listed as 12/28/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 728 realized 380
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 846 Lot 2044 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2235 realized 1500
Alexander listed as 12/28/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 728 realized 380
