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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 11, 1848 |
| From City | Shawneetown |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Galena |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Judge S. C. Browne |
| Cert Author | Jakubek |
| Cert # | (1987) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large to huge margins including right sheet margin, cancelled by manuscript "X" on 1848 folded letter with clear red "Shawneetown Ill. Dec. 11" c.d.s. at left, to a Judge Brown in Galena, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Expertization: 1987 Jakubek Certificate.
Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 43
Alexander listed as 12/11/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 lot 290 realized 675
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2240 realized 500 (image)
Cover possibly addressed to Judge Thomas C. Brown, Circuit and Supreme Court judge in Illinois.
Expertization: 1987 Jakubek Certificate.
Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 43
Alexander listed as 12/11/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 lot 290 realized 675
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2240 realized 500 (image)
Cover possibly addressed to Judge Thomas C. Brown, Circuit and Supreme Court judge in Illinois.
