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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 23, 1847 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Richmond |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | Norman Stewart |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 83771 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Dark Brown (1a). Two singles, both have ample to large margins, tied by black grids, matching "New Orleans La. Nov. 23" cds on 1847 folded letter to Richmond Va., slight edge wear, otherwise Very Fine, rare tied by black grids, with 1980 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2035 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 704 lot 72 realized 1050
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 60 ($900)
Alexander listed as 11/23/47 w/o a PF cert and duplicated as 11/23/47 from NYC to Richmond Va. with the PF cert (removed).
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 lot 262 realized 900
PF 83771 #1a, genuine use on cover which was clearly sent from New Orleans and matches the Siegel image.
A third listing dated 11/22/47 from NYC to Richmond Va without a PF cert may also duplicate this listing and may not exist.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2035 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 704 lot 72 realized 1050
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 60 ($900)
Alexander listed as 11/23/47 w/o a PF cert and duplicated as 11/23/47 from NYC to Richmond Va. with the PF cert (removed).
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 lot 262 realized 900
PF 83771 #1a, genuine use on cover which was clearly sent from New Orleans and matches the Siegel image.
A third listing dated 11/22/47 from NYC to Richmond Va without a PF cert may also duplicate this listing and may not exist.
