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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 21, 1850 |
| From City | New Orleans |
| From State | LA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Thos. Prosser |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 118478 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 118478
2 1847 10¢ black ON FOLDED LETTER WITH NEW ORLEANS DEC 24 (1850) CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 12/21/50 but appears to be 12/24/50
Lot 291 10c Black (2). Three Large Margins, Ample to touching at B., tied by Red Grid cancels, faint Red New Orleans pmk. on Fresh 1850 Folded Letter to N. Y., Fine, with P .F. Certificate (Photo) 2,350.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 realized 675
1848 Doggett’s NYC directory lists Thomas Prosser as an importer located at 28 Platt Street.
2 1847 10¢ black ON FOLDED LETTER WITH NEW ORLEANS DEC 24 (1850) CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 12/21/50 but appears to be 12/24/50
Lot 291 10c Black (2). Three Large Margins, Ample to touching at B., tied by Red Grid cancels, faint Red New Orleans pmk. on Fresh 1850 Folded Letter to N. Y., Fine, with P .F. Certificate (Photo) 2,350.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 670 realized 675
1848 Doggett’s NYC directory lists Thomas Prosser as an importer located at 28 Platt Street.
