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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 14, 1848 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | N. N. Wilkinson |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins at sides, clear at bottom but just in at top, superb impression, tied by black grid and matching "STEAM" handstamp on Dec. 14, 1848 folded cover to New Orleans from St. Louis, marking repeated at center, fresh and Fine. Estimate $2,000-3,000.
Provenance: Gibson. Hammer Price $1,900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1112
Not listed in Alexander
Philip Ward Jr sale 12 June 14, 1944 (Henry C. Gibson) lot 22 realized 67.50
Provenance: Gibson. Hammer Price $1,900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1112
Not listed in Alexander
Philip Ward Jr sale 12 June 14, 1944 (Henry C. Gibson) lot 22 realized 67.50
