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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 2, 1848 |
| From City | Louisville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | Hopkinsville |
| To State | KY |
| Addressee | Gray & Knight |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 436054 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5¢ dark brown, 10¢ black (Nos. 1, 2), two covers from Louisville, Ky. both stamps with excellent impression, 5¢ with margins to shaving frame line at top right, gorgeous color, 10¢ large margins to just in at bottom right, bright shade on fresh paper, each tied by multiple strikes of blue "Paid", matching c.d.s. with integral "5" and "10" respectively, 5¢ dated Aug. 2, 1848, 10c Jul. 11 ca. 1848, non-contemporary pen mark at right of 10¢ stamp, fresh and Fine, most attractive exhibit pair. ¨Estimate $1,000-1,250
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1377 realized 800
10c cover: Alexander listed as 7/11/xx from Louisville Ky to NYC (ID #1626)
Alexander listed as 8/2/48
PF 436054
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE "PAID" CANCELS, ON 1848 DATED FL TO HOPKINSVILLE KY, MATCHING BLUE LOUISVILLE KY PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 472 realized 210
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1082 lot 333 realized 1200 with cover 1624
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1377 realized 800
10c cover: Alexander listed as 7/11/xx from Louisville Ky to NYC (ID #1626)
Alexander listed as 8/2/48
PF 436054
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE "PAID" CANCELS, ON 1848 DATED FL TO HOPKINSVILLE KY, MATCHING BLUE LOUISVILLE KY PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 472 realized 210
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1082 lot 333 realized 1200 with cover 1624
