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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 18xx |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Stratford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss E. Lyon Linsley |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 240725 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, margins to cutting, tied by red grids, matching "New Orleans La. Feb. 25" c.d.s. on buff envelope with red oval "Steamer Hecla" and addressed to Stratford, Ct.; cover with small ink stains, pair with small corner crease TL, Fine and rare.
Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Judd.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 320 realized 600
Alexander listed as 2/25/xx
PF 240725
1 1847 5¢ brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR ON CVR. TO STRATFORD, CT., RED GRID CANCELS, MATCHING NEW ORLEANS, LA. PMK BELOW W/RED OVAL "STEAMER HECLA" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage BUT THE COVER WITH SMALL STAINS
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 206 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 211 lot 39 realized 70
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 92 lot 844 (image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Judd.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 320 realized 600
Alexander listed as 2/25/xx
PF 240725
1 1847 5¢ brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR ON CVR. TO STRATFORD, CT., RED GRID CANCELS, MATCHING NEW ORLEANS, LA. PMK BELOW W/RED OVAL "STEAMER HECLA" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage BUT THE COVER WITH SMALL STAINS
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 206 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 211 lot 39 realized 70
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 92 lot 844 (image)
