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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 23, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Mr. Allen |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 301898 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 28 10c Black (2). Huge margins all around, Tied by Blue "10" in oval, matching "Baltimore, Md." pmk. & another "10" in oval on 1849 folded letter to Hartford, Conn. Light, negligible toning at bottom, nevertheless Extremely Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 448 realized 500
Heritage sale 1107 lot 31522
Matthew Bennett International Sale 197 lot 303
Alexander listed as 10/23/49
PF 301898
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, BLUE "10" IN OVAL CANCEL, ON FL ADDRESSED TO HARTFORD, CT, MATCHING BLUE BALTIMORE, MD PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON AN 1849 FOLDED LETTER
PSE 1197475
"it is a genuine usage on an Oct. 22, 1849, folded letter to Hartford, Conn., tied by a blue numeral 10 in an oval cancel, with a matching blue Baltimore, Md. Oct 23 c.d.s. and another strike of the blue numeral 10 marking." (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 551 lot 1453 realized 3000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 448 realized 500
Heritage sale 1107 lot 31522
Matthew Bennett International Sale 197 lot 303
Alexander listed as 10/23/49
PF 301898
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, BLUE "10" IN OVAL CANCEL, ON FL ADDRESSED TO HARTFORD, CT, MATCHING BLUE BALTIMORE, MD PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON AN 1849 FOLDED LETTER
PSE 1197475
"it is a genuine usage on an Oct. 22, 1849, folded letter to Hartford, Conn., tied by a blue numeral 10 in an oval cancel, with a matching blue Baltimore, Md. Oct 23 c.d.s. and another strike of the blue numeral 10 marking." (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 551 lot 1453 realized 3000
