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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 17, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New Rochelle |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Maria M. Brown |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1271 U.S.; General Issue Covers, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, on N.Y. Mourning, #1. Tied by folded letter by red grid cancel, New York Nov 17 c.d.s. in red, to New Rochelle, NY, 3+ margins, black stripping and black seal, scarce item, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $600.
Estimate $300-400.
Harmer Schau sale 88 Jan 2011 realized 253
Not listed in Alexander
Cover is year dated to 1848, based on an article, "1847 Stamps on Mourning Covers" by Stephen B. Pacetti that appeared in The Chronicle of the US Classic Postal Issues, Aug 2026, Vol 78, No. 3, Whole Number 291, pp 266-269.
Estimate $300-400.
Harmer Schau sale 88 Jan 2011 realized 253
Not listed in Alexander
Cover is year dated to 1848, based on an article, "1847 Stamps on Mourning Covers" by Stephen B. Pacetti that appeared in The Chronicle of the US Classic Postal Issues, Aug 2026, Vol 78, No. 3, Whole Number 291, pp 266-269.
