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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 10, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Charleston |
| To State | SC |
| Addressee | Right Rev. Bishop Reynolds |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 362133 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (No. 2), four large margins with an excellent impression, tied by red square grid on 1847 folded cover to Charleston S.C., matching "New York 10cts 10 Jul" c.d.s.; stamp with light even toning, a Very Fine usage. Estimate $3,000-4,000
THE THIRD EARLIEST USAGE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
The two earlier documented examples are the famous July 2nd cover and a July 9th usage from New York to Galena Ill.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 316 Lot 11
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 56 realized 1700
Alexander listed as 7/10/47
PF 362133
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 DOCKETED FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO CHARLESTON S.C. RED NEW YORK PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STAMP SLIGHTLY TONED
THE THIRD EARLIEST USAGE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
The two earlier documented examples are the famous July 2nd cover and a July 9th usage from New York to Galena Ill.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 316 Lot 11
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 56 realized 1700
Alexander listed as 7/10/47
PF 362133
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 DOCKETED FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO CHARLESTON S.C. RED NEW YORK PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STAMP SLIGHTLY TONED
