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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 3, 1851 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | C. A. F. Rondeau |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, tied by pen cancel, matching "Way 1" on 1851 folded letter from Mobile to New Orleans, red "New Orleans La. Apr. 3" c.d.s. at left, Very Fine. Estimate $400-500
Hammer Price $325
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 376
Alexander listed as 4/3/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 534 realized 300
Robert A Siegel sale 1272 lot 3260 realized 450 (lot of 2 similar covers) - image
Hammer Price $325
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 376
Alexander listed as 4/3/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 534 realized 300
Robert A Siegel sale 1272 lot 3260 realized 450 (lot of 2 similar covers) - image
