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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 21, 1849 |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Robert K. Nelson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 346261 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins to just in at bottom, tied by blue grids, matching "Washington Pa. Oct. 21" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia, Fine and rare. Estimate $750-1,000
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM WASHINGTON (NO 5¢ EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN).
Washington received only 200 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $625.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 259, Sale 299 Lot 1450 realized 600
Alexander listed as 10/21/49
PF 346261
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATELINED FL ADDRESSED TO PHILADELPHIA, BLUE WASHINGTON, PA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE LETTERSHEET AND STAMP WITH LIGHT TONING
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM WASHINGTON (NO 5¢ EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN).
Washington received only 200 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $625.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 259, Sale 299 Lot 1450 realized 600
Alexander listed as 10/21/49
PF 346261
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATELINED FL ADDRESSED TO PHILADELPHIA, BLUE WASHINGTON, PA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE LETTERSHEET AND STAMP WITH LIGHT TONING
