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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 15, 1850 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | _T. Smith & Co. |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
US # 2 On Cover (1847), 10 cent Black: Large margins, tied by red grids and twice struck "New Orleans La. 10 Jul 15" cds on 1850 folded letter to Hartford, CT, very fine appearance. This cover is listed on page 144 of "The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census" by Thomas J. Alexander, published by The U.S. Philatelic Classics Society, Inc. I purchased this cover at a Robert A Siegel Auction, December, 1995, lot 433.
Alexander listed as 7/15/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 164 realized 625
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 433 realized 600
Alexander listed as 7/15/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 164 realized 625
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 433 realized 600
