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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24, 1850 |
| From City | Washington RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Toronto |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | Mrs. Robinson |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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Lot 318 1847, 5¢ brown (1), two singles, ample to large margins, tied by multiple strikes of "Washington Railroad Oct. 24" c.d.s. in blue on 1850 folded letter (first page missing) to Toronto, Canada, manuscript "4½" rate and manuscript "prepaid"; stamps with horizontal file crease, Fine appearance. Estimate $1,000-1,500
THE ONLY CROSS-BORDER EXAMPLE WITH THIS MARKING.
Provenance: Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 realized 800
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 417 realized $1000
Alexander listed as 10/22/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc sale 1125 lot 584 (image) realized 325
Kewriga Auctions Sale 7 lot 63 realized 550
THE ONLY CROSS-BORDER EXAMPLE WITH THIS MARKING.
Provenance: Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 realized 800
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 417 realized $1000
Alexander listed as 10/22/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc sale 1125 lot 584 (image) realized 325
Kewriga Auctions Sale 7 lot 63 realized 550
