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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 8, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Amsterdam |
| To State | Holland |
| Addressee | Alstorphius & Von Hermert |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337239 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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Philadelphia Pa. to Amsterdam, Holland; 5¢ red brown (No. 1), large to ample margins, tied by blue grid, matching "Philada. Pa. Oct. 3" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Amsterdam, Holland, endorsed "Steamer from N.York to L'pool", manuscript "1/4" British debit and "110" Dutch cents which includes an additional 10¢ for Belgium routing, reverse with red British transit, oval "England/Over Ostende" and Amsterdam receiving postmark, all clear strikes, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 Lot 1242 realized 2400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 155 realized 2700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 285 lot 258 realized 575
Alexander listed as 10/8/50
PF 337239
Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 Lot 1242 realized 2400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 155 realized 2700
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 285 lot 258 realized 575
Alexander listed as 10/8/50
PF 337239
Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter
