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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 2, 1847 |
| From City | Cincinnati |
| From State | OH |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | David S. Brown |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Postmark: Dec 2, 1847
Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, UNITED STATES
Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
Description: Cincinnati, Ohio (Hamilton Cty.), pair of 5 cent 1847 issue tied by "10" integral rate handstamp and red grid killer, vertical file fold through pair. Cincinnati was meticulous about using the right rate handstamp even on stamped covers. One of 16 5 cent pairs on cover listed in the Alexander census (with another 9 covers that include 2 singles).
PhilaMercury Cover #18488
Alexander listed as 12/2/47
Lot 1381 5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, rich color, tight but clear margins, tied by red grid cancels and matching "Cincinnati O. 10 Dec. 2" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 blue folded cover to Philadelphia, docketing on back, file folds incl. one thru right frame line of left stamp, small tear at top of cover, otherwise Very Fine over-300 miles use
Robert A. Siegel sale 1011 realized 450
Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, UNITED STATES
Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
Description: Cincinnati, Ohio (Hamilton Cty.), pair of 5 cent 1847 issue tied by "10" integral rate handstamp and red grid killer, vertical file fold through pair. Cincinnati was meticulous about using the right rate handstamp even on stamped covers. One of 16 5 cent pairs on cover listed in the Alexander census (with another 9 covers that include 2 singles).
PhilaMercury Cover #18488
Alexander listed as 12/2/47
Lot 1381 5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, rich color, tight but clear margins, tied by red grid cancels and matching "Cincinnati O. 10 Dec. 2" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 blue folded cover to Philadelphia, docketing on back, file folds incl. one thru right frame line of left stamp, small tear at top of cover, otherwise Very Fine over-300 miles use
Robert A. Siegel sale 1011 realized 450
