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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 9, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Galena |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | James H. Johnson |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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10c Black (2). Large right sheet margin, other sides mostly ample to full (frameline touched at left), fine impression, tied by red square grid with matching red "New-York 10cts 9 Jul." 1847 circular datestamp on light blue folded letter dated July 8, 1847, to Galena Ill., fresh and Very Fine, this is the second earliest known use of the 10¢ 1847 Issue and for many years was the earliest; the 1847's went on sale in New York City on July 1st - only one earlier 10¢ cover, the famous July 2nd cover, is recorded - ex Hart
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot realized $5750
Ashbrook Special Services cover 227
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Alexander listed as 7/9/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot realized $5750
Ashbrook Special Services cover 227
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 54 lot 328
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) lot 274 realized 5000
Alexander listed as 7/9/47
