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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 20, 18xx |
| From City | Cincinnati |
| From State | OH |
| To City | Lexington |
| To State | KY |
| Addressee | Miss Nannie M. Postlethwait |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 2243 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), single with stunning color on cover from Cincinnati to Lexington, KY, the stamp cancelled by red circular grid with vertical "PAID" immediately to left, Cincinnati rate-inclusive postmark of Oct. 20 at left; sender's blind emboss (H F Desilver/Bookseller/Cincinnati O.) on backflap; stamp with margins in to just clear, cover with corner wear; accompanied by M. Ohlman's Auction card with penciled note "Cost me 6.00 10/3/23", Fine to Very Fine, and an unusual cancel.
Scott $500.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 2013 realized 250
Not listed in Alexander
Scott $500.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 2013 realized 250
Not listed in Alexander
