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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 8, 1849 |
| From City | Buffalo |
| From State | NY |
| To City | South Norwalk |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Algernon E. Baird |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 4 |
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Lot 202 1847, 10¢ black (2), four singles, all with ample margins close at bottom, each tied by blue grid, blue "Buffalo N.Y. Jan 8" postmark to So. Norwalk, Conn. at four times the 10¢ rate for mail carried over 300 miles; some cover faults and browning due to high sulfur content of the paper, otherwise Fine.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 realized 1300
Alexander listed as 1/8/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 461 realized 1600
Christie's sale 5950 Sept 19, 1985 lot 211 unsold
Christie's sale 6338 March 10, 1987 lot 22 realized 2750
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 realized 1300
Alexander listed as 1/8/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 461 realized 1600
Christie's sale 5950 Sept 19, 1985 lot 211 unsold
Christie's sale 6338 March 10, 1987 lot 22 realized 2750
