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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 4, 18xx |
| From City | Pittsburgh |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Burlington |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | Master Charles H. Spang |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Ample to large margins, handsome shade, tied by red grid and matching "Pittsburgh Pa. Jul. 4" c.d.s. on light buff envelope to Burlington, N.J.; cover neatly refolded at edges, handsome appearance, Very Fine 4th of July usage. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 253
Alexander listed as 7/4/xx
H R Harmer sale 978 (Caspary Sale 2, Jan 16, 1956) lot 157 realized 210
A Census of Pittsburgh 1847 Issue Uses by Bob McKain, Pennsylvania Postal Historian, Aug 2006, Whole Number 168, p 15.
EBAY lot (covercrazy2) - image
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 253
Alexander listed as 7/4/xx
H R Harmer sale 978 (Caspary Sale 2, Jan 16, 1956) lot 157 realized 210
A Census of Pittsburgh 1847 Issue Uses by Bob McKain, Pennsylvania Postal Historian, Aug 2006, Whole Number 168, p 15.
EBAY lot (covercrazy2) - image
