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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 1851 |
| From City | Buffalo |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Cayuga |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | O. T. Philps |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 2474 5c Red Brown (1). Positions 1-2R1, horizontal pair, large margins to clear, cancelled by blue grids, matching Buffalo N.Y. 10 May 20 integral-rate circular datestamp on buff cover with Phelps House blue embossed oval on backflap to Cayuga, Canada West, light strike of Queenston U.C. May 20, 1851 transit datestamp, light strike of red U. States in ribbon handstamp, Hamilton backstamp, some slight overall wear, right 5c small scissors-cut in margin only, Very Fine, attractive treaty-rate use and rare hotel cover to Canada, prior to the treaty this would have required only a single 5c stamp to pay the rate to the border
E. 750-1,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 realized 475
Alexander listed as 5/20/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 366 lot 190
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1178 realized 450 (image)
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1388 realized 70
E. 750-1,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 realized 475
Alexander listed as 5/20/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 366 lot 190
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1178 realized 450 (image)
H R Harmer sale 1463 lot 1388 realized 70
