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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 1850 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Paris |
| To State | France |
| Addressee | Mon. L. F. Fougher |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337247 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample margins, bright color and clear impression, tied by red grid and manuscript docketing on 1850 folded letter to Paris, France, red "New Orleans La. May 11" c.d.s., clear "Colonies &c. Art. 13" accountancy handstamp, "15" decimes due mark with matching Calais postmark, British transit on back; contents bleed through, Fine and scarce. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $2,400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 427
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 797 lot 1339 realized 1800 (image)
Alexander listed as 5/11/50
PF 337247: Genuine use on 1850 folded letter.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $2,400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 427
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 797 lot 1339 realized 1800 (image)
Alexander listed as 5/11/50
PF 337247: Genuine use on 1850 folded letter.
