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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 5, 18xx |
| From City | US Express Boston |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Ludlow Beebee & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400621 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 3 |
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Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Horizontal strip of three, mostly ample to large margins except touching to clear at bottom, excellent color and impression, left stamp short transfer at top, tied by bright red grids, matching "U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. Oct. 5" c.d.s. on undated triple rate folded cover to Philadelphia; cover with small toned spot and piece out at top, left stamp with vertical scissor cut, strip lifted and hinged in place, Fine appearance, rare on cover multiple. Estimate $4,000-5,000
Hammer Price $5,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 354
Matthew Bennett International Sale 197 lot 280
Alexander listed as 10/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2250 realized 2600
PF 400621
2 1847 10¢ black
HORIZONTAL STRIP OF THREE, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, RED U.S. EXPRESS MAIL BOSTON MASS PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STRIP, WITH SCISSORS CUTS BETWEEN STAMPS AT BOTTOM, REMOVED AND REPLACED ON THIS ADDRESS SHEET OF ORIGIN WHICH HAS A TONED SPOT, TEARS, AND NICK.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 224 realized 3250
Hammer Price $5,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 354
Matthew Bennett International Sale 197 lot 280
Alexander listed as 10/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2250 realized 2600
PF 400621
2 1847 10¢ black
HORIZONTAL STRIP OF THREE, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, RED U.S. EXPRESS MAIL BOSTON MASS PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STRIP, WITH SCISSORS CUTS BETWEEN STAMPS AT BOTTOM, REMOVED AND REPLACED ON THIS ADDRESS SHEET OF ORIGIN WHICH HAS A TONED SPOT, TEARS, AND NICK.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 681 lot 224 realized 3250
