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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 1850 |
| From City | St. Marks |
| From State | FL |
| To City | East Greenwich |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | Sarah B. Hendrick |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337269 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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| Others |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins, bold pen cancel, manuscript "St. Marks Fla. Octo. 14/1850" postmark at left, on buff envelope to East Greenwich, Rhode Island, rarely if ever seen "Via New York D.P.O." written in a distinctive calligraphy at lower left; stamp with faint gum soiling, still Very Fine. Estimate $4,000-5,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM ST. MARKS.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
No 1847 stamps of either denomination were received at this office.
Hammer Price $4,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1012
Alexander listed as 10/14/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3016 realized 5750
PF 337269: Genuine use
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM ST. MARKS.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
No 1847 stamps of either denomination were received at this office.
Hammer Price $4,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1012
Alexander listed as 10/14/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3016 realized 5750
PF 337269: Genuine use
