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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Pittsburgh |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John Snyder |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 351729 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | Swarts hs |
Notes
Lot 1138 1847, 10¢ black (2), position 90R, ample to large margins, handsome shade, tied by twice-struck red square grids, matching "New-York May 2" on 1849 folded letter with faint Swarts Post Office, oval in orange red, and additional 'Letters for N.York City/Direct To" etc. on flap; lettersheet with light even toning which has affected the markings, however stamp is Very Fine, a very scarce usage.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Gibson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 unsold
Alexander listed as 5/2/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 312 realized 330
Philip Ward Jr sale 12 June 14, 1944 (Henry C. Gibson) lot 26 realized 100
PF 351729 It Is A Genuine Usage WITH A SWARTS "DIRECT TO CHATHAM SQUARE POST OFFICE" HANDSTAMP ON THE BACKFLAP, THE SWARTS' MARKINGS ARE SLIGHTLY FADED.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Gibson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 unsold
Alexander listed as 5/2/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 312 realized 330
Philip Ward Jr sale 12 June 14, 1944 (Henry C. Gibson) lot 26 realized 100
PF 351729 It Is A Genuine Usage WITH A SWARTS "DIRECT TO CHATHAM SQUARE POST OFFICE" HANDSTAMP ON THE BACKFLAP, THE SWARTS' MARKINGS ARE SLIGHTLY FADED.
