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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 11, 18xx |
| From City | Louisville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Beebee Ludlow & Co |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| 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
5c Cover: Alexander listed as 8/2/48 from Louisville Ky to Hopkinsville Ky (ID #1481)
Alexander listed as 7/11/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1082 lot 333 realized 1200
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 41 lot 428 realized 350
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1377 realized 800
5c Cover: Alexander listed as 8/2/48 from Louisville Ky to Hopkinsville Ky (ID #1481)
Alexander listed as 7/11/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1082 lot 333 realized 1200
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 41 lot 428 realized 350
