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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 7, 1847 |
| From City | Evansville |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Wm. R. Thompson & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 79922 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 30 10c Black (2). Large to enormous margins, remarkable prooflike impression, neat ms. "X" cancel, used on greenish folded letter addressed in blue to Philadelphia with marvelous bold blue "Evansville Ia. Dec. 7" cds, 1847 docketing on flap confirms use of very early 1847 printing, Extremely Fine Gem, rare usage of this issue from Iowa, with 1979 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 767 realized 2300
Alexander listed as 12/7/xx from Evansville Indiana
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1228 lot 396 (image)
PF 79922 #2, genuine use on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 767 realized 2300
Alexander listed as 12/7/xx from Evansville Indiana
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1228 lot 396 (image)
PF 79922 #2, genuine use on cover
