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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 24, 1850 |
| From City | Frankfort |
| From State | KY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Samuel Thompson & Nephew |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 95740 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Three large margins, ample to clear at bottom, tied by distinctive greenish blue grid, matching "Frankfort Ky. Jul. 24" c.d.s on 1850 folded letter to New York, Very Fine, choice. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate. . Provenance: Emerson, Stollnitz. Hammer Price $3,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 51 realized 3750
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 44 lot 1378 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/24/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 587 lot 105 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 604 lot 274
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 403 realized 1700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 39 realized 2100 (image)
PF 95740 #2, genuine use with greenish blue cancel
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate. . Provenance: Emerson, Stollnitz. Hammer Price $3,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 51 realized 3750
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 44 lot 1378 unsold
Alexander listed as 7/24/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 587 lot 105 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 604 lot 274
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 403 realized 1700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 39 realized 2100 (image)
PF 95740 #2, genuine use with greenish blue cancel
