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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 16, 1850 |
| From City | Minden |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | Buchannan Carroll & Co. |
| Cert Author | Other |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Clear to close margins three sides, large at top, tied by ms. "X" on double rate 1850 folded letter to New Orleans, well struck "Minden La. Apr. 16" c.d.s. in blue at left, fresh and Fine. Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1997 Briefmarkenprufstelle Certificate.
Louisiana covers from towns other than New Orleans are very rare and seldom come on the market. Only 12 full covers are recorded including three from Minden.
Hammer Price $1,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1024
Alexander listed as 4/16/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1051 lot 1363 realized 475
Expertization: 1997 Briefmarkenprufstelle Certificate.
Louisiana covers from towns other than New Orleans are very rare and seldom come on the market. Only 12 full covers are recorded including three from Minden.
Hammer Price $1,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1024
Alexander listed as 4/16/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1051 lot 1363 realized 475
