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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 5, 1848 |
| From City | Hickman |
| From State | KY |
| To City | Indianapolis |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | Cashier of Branch Bank |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 341610 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
#2, sheet margin, cut in at bottom copy, small faults, manuscript cancel, file fold ties to FLS datelined Mills Point, KY, SEP 3, 1848 FLS has manuscript Hickman, KY SEP 5 postmark and bold manuscript "Paid by Stamp" at upper right. Cover is listed in Alexander's cover census of 1847 issues and is the only recorded use from Hickman, Kentucky, which received only 200 10 cent stamps. 1999 PFC.
The Classic Cancel website
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 810 lot 1124 realized 850
Alexander listed as 9/5/48
PF 341610
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, PEN CANCELLATION, ON FOLDED LETTER TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN., WITH MANUSCRIPT "PAID BY STAMP" & HICKMAN KY SEP 5 MS. PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1848 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A VERTICAL CREASE IN SHEET MARGIN AND TEAR AT RIGHT.
Harmer sale 3008 lot 1521 small group of covers
The Classic Cancel website
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 810 lot 1124 realized 850
Alexander listed as 9/5/48
PF 341610
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, PEN CANCELLATION, ON FOLDED LETTER TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN., WITH MANUSCRIPT "PAID BY STAMP" & HICKMAN KY SEP 5 MS. PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1848 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A VERTICAL CREASE IN SHEET MARGIN AND TEAR AT RIGHT.
Harmer sale 3008 lot 1521 small group of covers
