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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 2, 1848 |
| From City | Boston & Maine RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | George J. Abbot |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337281 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Postmark: 1848
Origin: UNITED STATES
Destination: Washington City, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
Description: 1848 letter to Washington City DC. The letter entered the mail on the Boston & Maine Railroad. Route Agent marking in red. Top margin copy of 10 cent stamp. Unique usage of 10 cent stamp on this route.¨The letter discusses the impending election; the author believes the Democrat Lewis Cass will defeat the Whig Zachary Taylor!
PhilaMercury Cover #2637
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Ample margins to just touching, pen cancelled, on 1848 folded letter to Washington with red "Boston & Maine R.R. Nov. 2" c.d.s. at upper left, manuscript check mark at top center; stamp with small tear at top, Fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 10¢ COVER WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 316
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 592 lot 669 realized 400
Alexander listed as 11/2/xx
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 206 realized 325
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1200 realized 700 (image)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 75 lot 164
Cherrystone sale 0922 lot 8 unsold
PF 337281
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON FL TO WASHINGTON DC, RED BOSTON & MAINE RR PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Tear At Top
Origin: UNITED STATES
Destination: Washington City, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
Description: 1848 letter to Washington City DC. The letter entered the mail on the Boston & Maine Railroad. Route Agent marking in red. Top margin copy of 10 cent stamp. Unique usage of 10 cent stamp on this route.¨The letter discusses the impending election; the author believes the Democrat Lewis Cass will defeat the Whig Zachary Taylor!
PhilaMercury Cover #2637
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Ample margins to just touching, pen cancelled, on 1848 folded letter to Washington with red "Boston & Maine R.R. Nov. 2" c.d.s. at upper left, manuscript check mark at top center; stamp with small tear at top, Fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 10¢ COVER WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 316
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 592 lot 669 realized 400
Alexander listed as 11/2/xx
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 206 realized 325
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1200 realized 700 (image)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 75 lot 164
Cherrystone sale 0922 lot 8 unsold
PF 337281
2 1847 10 black
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON FL TO WASHINGTON DC, RED BOSTON & MAINE RR PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Tear At Top
