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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Cleveland |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | T. C. Severance |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1143 1847, 10¢ black, large margins, tied by bold red circular grid cancel and matching "New-York, Jan 16" cds on blue folded letter to Cleveland, Ohio; files folds, 10¢ with tiny margin corner crease, lifted and replaced improperly, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 2 $1,050.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 realized 475 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/16/50
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1493 realized 120 year dates this cover as 1850
Although similar to the Jan 16, 18xx cover, the CDS on this one is much higher relative to the addressee’s name.
Scott No. 2 $1,050.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 realized 475 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/16/50
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1493 realized 120 year dates this cover as 1850
Although similar to the Jan 16, 18xx cover, the CDS on this one is much higher relative to the addressee’s name.
