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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 8, 1848 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Blackburn |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Pilkington Brothers & Co. |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Lot 867 10c Black (2), ample to large margins, tied by black grid, New Orleans, La. ds on large part of cover to England, 8 hs, red ms. 1 / 4 Liverpool Ship and Blackburn ds on back, very fine, scarce usage. Est. 1500-2000
Christie’s sale 7180 Oct 25-26, 1990 realized 2420
Alexander listed as 7/8/48
Image from the William Gross exhibit frame 8-2 on the USPCS website.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) lot 546 realized 3250
Christie’s sale 7180 Oct 25-26, 1990 realized 2420
Alexander listed as 7/8/48
Image from the William Gross exhibit frame 8-2 on the USPCS website.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) lot 546 realized 3250
