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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 2, 1847 |
| From City | Louisville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | E. D. Morgan & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 483565 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Position 8R, mostly large margins, deep shade, tied by blue grid and multiple strikes of what appears to be the rim of the cancelling device (incorrectly called a target in certificate), matching bold "Louisville Ky Oct 2" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to New York, Extremely Fine and eye-catching. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $5,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 57
Alexander listed as 10/2/47
PF 483565
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, BLUE TARGET CANCELS, ON 1847 DOCKETED FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NEW YORK, MATCHING BLUE LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $5,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 57
Alexander listed as 10/2/47
PF 483565
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, BLUE TARGET CANCELS, ON 1847 DOCKETED FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NEW YORK, MATCHING BLUE LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
