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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 17, 1849 |
| From City | Calais |
| From State | ME |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Smith & Boynton |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 249621 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 249621
2 1847 10¢ black ON PIECE, RED GRID CANCEL, CALAIS, ME PMK. AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Piece
Alexander listed as 10/17/49
Lot 341 10c Black (2). Pos. 23L, Clear to Huge Margins, tied by Red Grid on T. half of folded cover, Red Boston, Calais Me. & Str. Line "Steam" pmks., Fine, Attractive (Photo) 2,500.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 629 realized 1350
The original cover probably traveled by ship (STEAM) from Calais Me to Boston (lower pmk) and then on to Smith & Boynton in NYC.
2 1847 10¢ black ON PIECE, RED GRID CANCEL, CALAIS, ME PMK. AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Piece
Alexander listed as 10/17/49
Lot 341 10c Black (2). Pos. 23L, Clear to Huge Margins, tied by Red Grid on T. half of folded cover, Red Boston, Calais Me. & Str. Line "Steam" pmks., Fine, Attractive (Photo) 2,500.00+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 629 realized 1350
The original cover probably traveled by ship (STEAM) from Calais Me to Boston (lower pmk) and then on to Smith & Boynton in NYC.
