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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 12, 1849 |
| From City | Hopkinsville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | New Orleans |
| To State | LA |
| Addressee | R. J. Palfrey |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 573655 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1183 10c Black (2). Large margins to ample at upper right, tied by red grid cancel with matching "Hopkinsville Ky. Oct. 12" (1849) circular datestamp on folded cover to New Orleans, docketing on back indicating cover came from the Bank of Kentucky, Very Fine
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 realized 500 (image)
Cherrystone sale 0922 lot 9 realized 600
Not listed in Alexander
PF 573655 genuine use
This is the earliest known cover from Hopkinsville, Ky., which first received stamps on Sept 15, 1849. It predates the previous EKU cover by over 2 months.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 realized 500 (image)
Cherrystone sale 0922 lot 9 realized 600
Not listed in Alexander
PF 573655 genuine use
This is the earliest known cover from Hopkinsville, Ky., which first received stamps on Sept 15, 1849. It predates the previous EKU cover by over 2 months.
