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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16, 1848 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Blackburn |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Pilkington Brothers & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 455004 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown, 10c Black (1, 2). Matching pair of folded letters to Pilkington Brothers & Co. in Blackburn, England: 5c horizontal pair (Positions 99-100R) in deep Red Brown shade with full even margins, tied by black grids, "New Orleans La. Jan. 16" (1848) circular datestamp, "1/-" rate handstamp also tying pair, "America/Liverpool/FE 13/1848" transit datestamp and Blackburn (Feb. 14) receiving datestamp on back, letter written on printed prices-current list, 10c (Position 30R) with full to large margins, intense shade and impression, tied by black grid, "New Orleans La. May 7" (1848) circular datestamp, "1/-" rate handstamp, Liverpool (May 30, 1848) and Blackburn (May 31) backstamps
AN EXTREMELY FINE AND SPECTACULAR MATCHED PAIR OF 1847 ISSUE COVERS TO ENGLAND. TOGETHER THEY FORM AN OUTSTANDING EXHIBITION PAGE.
Both covers offered here were carried by Cunard steamships during the period when mail transported on American packets was subjected to a British charge of one shilling, which led to the U.S. Retaliatory Rate period from July to December 1848. The 5c cover was carried on the Cunarder Cambria, departing from New York on Jan. 29, 1848, and arriving at Liverpool on Feb. 13. The 10c cover was carried on the Cunarder Britannia, departing from Boston on May 17, 1848, and arriving at Liverpool on May 30.
From the Warren Latshaw collection. Ex Jack Dick and Sevenoaks. With analysis letter from Calvet M. Hahn and 1981 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 937 Lot 31 realized 28,000 (with cover ID #1792)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 177 lot 54
Alexander listed as 1/16/49
PF 455004
1 1847 5¢ red brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR, BLACK GRID CANCELS, ON 1848 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO BLACKBURN, ENGLAND, NEW ORLEANS PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 579 lot 26 unsold, lot 28 realized 23,000 (along with lot 27, the 5/7/48 10c cover)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 291 realized 2200 with 5/7/48 10c cover.
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 17 lot 264
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1705
Robert A. Siegel sale 1284 (Yellowstone) lot 617 realized 12,500 for 2 covers
PF 100330 #1 deep red brown, genuine use on circular
AN EXTREMELY FINE AND SPECTACULAR MATCHED PAIR OF 1847 ISSUE COVERS TO ENGLAND. TOGETHER THEY FORM AN OUTSTANDING EXHIBITION PAGE.
Both covers offered here were carried by Cunard steamships during the period when mail transported on American packets was subjected to a British charge of one shilling, which led to the U.S. Retaliatory Rate period from July to December 1848. The 5c cover was carried on the Cunarder Cambria, departing from New York on Jan. 29, 1848, and arriving at Liverpool on Feb. 13. The 10c cover was carried on the Cunarder Britannia, departing from Boston on May 17, 1848, and arriving at Liverpool on May 30.
From the Warren Latshaw collection. Ex Jack Dick and Sevenoaks. With analysis letter from Calvet M. Hahn and 1981 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 937 Lot 31 realized 28,000 (with cover ID #1792)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 177 lot 54
Alexander listed as 1/16/49
PF 455004
1 1847 5¢ red brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR, BLACK GRID CANCELS, ON 1848 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO BLACKBURN, ENGLAND, NEW ORLEANS PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 579 lot 26 unsold, lot 28 realized 23,000 (along with lot 27, the 5/7/48 10c cover)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 291 realized 2200 with 5/7/48 10c cover.
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 17 lot 264
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1705
Robert A. Siegel sale 1284 (Yellowstone) lot 617 realized 12,500 for 2 covers
PF 100330 #1 deep red brown, genuine use on circular
