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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 9, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Amherstburg |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Parke & Co |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Lot 16 U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), full to large margins, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Jun. 9" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Amherstburg, C.W., manuscript. "11 ½" pence due (for 201 to 300 miles), black Queenston exchange c.d.s., reverse with red London, brown Raleigh and red Amherstburg postmarks; stamp with two small tears at bottom, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $1,500-2,000
THE 11½ PENCE DUE MARKING IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE ON U.S. 1847 ISSUE CROSS-BORDER COVERS.
The writer's routing instructions "via Detroit" were ignored, resulting in a higher than usual collect fee.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 275
Alexander listed as 6/9/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 442 lot 51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 20 lot 362 realized 1250
Sparks sale 33 lot 216 (images)
THE 11½ PENCE DUE MARKING IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE ON U.S. 1847 ISSUE CROSS-BORDER COVERS.
The writer's routing instructions "via Detroit" were ignored, resulting in a higher than usual collect fee.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 275
Alexander listed as 6/9/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 442 lot 51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 20 lot 362 realized 1250
Sparks sale 33 lot 216 (images)
