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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 7, 1849 |
| From City | Eastport |
| From State | ME |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Smith & Boynton |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 72430 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 15 10c Black (2). Three full margins, slightly in at bottom, tied by red grids, matching clear strike of "Eastport Me. Nov. 7" circular datestamp on greenish 1849 folded letter to New York City, sender's routing "Steamboat Mail" at lower left, Very Fine, the sender's routing indicates this traveled by Atlantic steamer, with 1979 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 893 realized 800 (image)
Alexander listed as 11/7/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2391 realized 1100
PF 72430 #2, genuine use on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 893 realized 800 (image)
Alexander listed as 11/7/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2391 realized 1100
PF 72430 #2, genuine use on cover
