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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2, 1851 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | W. Jackson & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 95311 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, cancelled by criss-cross pen, matching "Way 1" written in very large script on 1851 Merchants' & Planters' Prices-Current with letter from Mobile, bold "New Orleans La. Feb. 2" c.d.s. at left; some normal bleed through of contents, Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500
Hammer Price $325.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 375
Alexander listed as 2/2/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 123 realized 250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 758 lot 102 realized 325
PF 95311 #1, genuine use on cover with Way 1 marking to New Orleans
Estimate $400-500
Hammer Price $325.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 375
Alexander listed as 2/2/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 123 realized 250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 758 lot 102 realized 325
PF 95311 #1, genuine use on cover with Way 1 marking to New Orleans
