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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 11, 1848 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Blackburn |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Pilkington Brothers & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 55421 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Large margins to just in incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, tied by black grid cancel, matching "New Orleans La. Jun. 11" circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Blackburn, England, "1/-" due marking, Liverpool and receiving backstamps, fresh and Fine, scarce usage, with 1976 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1561 realized 675
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2489 realized 1000
10c Black (2). Large margins to just in, part of adjoining stamp shows at left, tied by black grid cancel, matching New Orleans La. Jun. 11 circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Blackburn, England, 1/- one-shilling due handstamp, carried on the Cunarder Acadia, which departed New York June 21 and arrived in Liverpool July 5, Liverpool and receiving backstamps, fresh and Fine, signed Ashbrook, with 1976 P.F. certificate ¨E. 750-1,000
Alexander listed as 6/11/48
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2416 realized 1200
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 66 lot 1060 realized 2700
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1249 realized 750
PF 55421 #2 genuine use on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1561 realized 675
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2489 realized 1000
10c Black (2). Large margins to just in, part of adjoining stamp shows at left, tied by black grid cancel, matching New Orleans La. Jun. 11 circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Blackburn, England, 1/- one-shilling due handstamp, carried on the Cunarder Acadia, which departed New York June 21 and arrived in Liverpool July 5, Liverpool and receiving backstamps, fresh and Fine, signed Ashbrook, with 1976 P.F. certificate ¨E. 750-1,000
Alexander listed as 6/11/48
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2416 realized 1200
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc sale 66 lot 1060 realized 2700
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 92 lot 1249 realized 750
PF 55421 #2 genuine use on cover
