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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 1848 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Ludlow Beebee & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 2 5c Red Brown (1), ample to large margins, beautiful 1848 color and impression, tied by blue grid, matching bold Baltimore Md Aug. 31 cds on folded cover (Ludlow Beebee) to Philadelphia. Extremely fine, signed Ashbrook.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 475
Alexander listed as 8/15/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 114 realized 850
H R Harmer sale 3045 lot 1009 realized 900 (images) notes ex Rust, Como Collection
R. Maresch & Son sale 579 lot 1314 realized 425
Oakwood Auctions Sale 17 lot 1155 realized 450
Signed Stanley B. Ashbrook on reverse.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 475
Alexander listed as 8/15/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 114 realized 850
H R Harmer sale 3045 lot 1009 realized 900 (images) notes ex Rust, Como Collection
R. Maresch & Son sale 579 lot 1314 realized 425
Oakwood Auctions Sale 17 lot 1155 realized 450
Signed Stanley B. Ashbrook on reverse.
