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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 1851 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Carthage |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | John Marsh |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), horizontal pair, ample to large margins, just in at bottom, tied by two strikes of red "10" on 1851 folded letter to Carthage, Ill., blue "Baltimore Md. May 18" c.d.s., manuscript "Via Keokuk" in corner; left stamp with tiny tear, right stamp with vertical crease, Fine appearance. ¨Estimate $500-750
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1500 realized 400
Alexander listed as 5/8/51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 15 lot 406 realized 230
John W. Kaufmann sale 79 (the Pittsburgh Collection) lot 90
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1500 realized 400
Alexander listed as 5/8/51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 15 lot 406 realized 230
John W. Kaufmann sale 79 (the Pittsburgh Collection) lot 90
