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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 26, 1851 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | C. A. F. Rondeau |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 569846 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 851 5c Pale Brown (1), cut in at L, large margins other sides, tied by pen cancels matching Way 1, clear red New Orleans ds on Jan 1851 folded letter datelined at Mobile, to New Orleans, bank business contents, minor cover file folds, otherwise fresh and fine, attractive Way usage with 1847 issue. est $150-250
Christie's sale 7180 (10/25-26/90) realized 253
Alexander listed as 1/26/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1825 realized 550
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1070 notes letter datelined Mobile Al Jan 25, 1851 (front image)
Reverse image from EBAY lot (suncoaststamp)
PF 569846 genuine use
Christie's sale 7180 (10/25-26/90) realized 253
Alexander listed as 1/26/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1825 realized 550
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1070 notes letter datelined Mobile Al Jan 25, 1851 (front image)
Reverse image from EBAY lot (suncoaststamp)
PF 569846 genuine use

