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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 23, 1850 |
| From City | Battle Creek |
| From State | MI |
| To City | Chicago |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Geo. Smith & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to cutting, tied by red grids, matching "Battle Creek Mich. Oct. 23" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Chicago, Fine and rare. Estimate $300-400
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM BATTLE CREEK.
Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 109
Alexander listed as 10/23/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM BATTLE CREEK.
Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 109
Alexander listed as 10/23/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
