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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16, 18xx |
| From City | US Express Boston |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Ludlow Beebee & Co. |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Short transfer at top, mostly large to huge margins except clear to touched at bottom left, tied by bright red grid, red "U.S. Express Mail Boston Feb. 16" c.d.s. on undated Ludlow Beebee cover to Philadelphia with large manuscript "5 Due" in dark blue ink, incorrectly rated, Very Fine usage. Estimate $1,000-1,500
If overweight, one rate (10¢) for each additional ½ ounce should have been added for Philadelphia-Boston mail.
Hammer Price $1,450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 356
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 156 lot 32
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 807 realized 625
Alexander listed as 2/16/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 290 lot 1145 realized 70
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2241 realized 700 (image)
If overweight, one rate (10¢) for each additional ½ ounce should have been added for Philadelphia-Boston mail.
Hammer Price $1,450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 356
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 156 lot 32
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 807 realized 625
Alexander listed as 2/16/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 290 lot 1145 realized 70
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2241 realized 700 (image)
