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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5, 1848 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | East Hampton |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Clarissa Dayton |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), horizontal pair, full to large margins, rich early color and excellent impression, tied by black grids, matching "New Orleans La. Apr. 5" c.d.s. on ca. 1848 folded cover to East Hampton, Long Island, Very Fine and attractive. ¨Estimate $1,500-2,000.
Matthew Bennett International sale 287 lot 1046 realized 1200
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2306 realized 1400
Alexander listed as 4/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1063 lot 1330 realized 850
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 810 lot 1091 realized 1200
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 31 lot 530
Matthew Bennett International sale 287 lot 1046 realized 1200
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2306 realized 1400
Alexander listed as 4/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1063 lot 1330 realized 850
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 810 lot 1091 realized 1200
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 31 lot 530
