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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 25, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Fayetteville |
| To State | NC |
| Addressee | Saml. W. Tillinghast |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 148364 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Large even margins, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Dec. 25" Christmas Day circular datestamp on 1847 cover to Fayetteville N.C., faint vertical file fold well clear of stamp, Extremely Fine, rare Christmas Day 1847 usage, with 1985 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 895, Lot 60 realized 2500 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2344 realized 850
Sotheby, Parke & Bernet sale 4065 lot 57
Alexander listed as 12/25/47
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 72 lot 65 realized 900
PF 148364
ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET WITH RED "NEW YORK DEC 25" CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PF 67166 #2, did not originate on this cover
Letter to Samuel Willard Tillinghast (1796-1861). Mr Tillinghast was a teacher at the NC School for the Deaf and Dumb in Morganton. He and his wife had two sons who were deaf and mute.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 895, Lot 60 realized 2500 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2344 realized 850
Sotheby, Parke & Bernet sale 4065 lot 57
Alexander listed as 12/25/47
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 72 lot 65 realized 900
PF 148364
ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET WITH RED "NEW YORK DEC 25" CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PF 67166 #2, did not originate on this cover
Letter to Samuel Willard Tillinghast (1796-1861). Mr Tillinghast was a teacher at the NC School for the Deaf and Dumb in Morganton. He and his wife had two sons who were deaf and mute.
