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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 1848 |
| From City | Charleston |
| From State | SC |
| To City | Catskill |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Abm. Van Vechten |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 4128 1847, 5¢ red brown, horizontal pair with large margins except cut in at right, deep rich color of an unusual shade, cancelled by two strikes of red circular grid and matching "Charleston S.C. '10' May 5" integral-rate cds on 1848 folded letter to Catskill N.Y., fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. sale 59 realized 425
Alexander listed as 5/5/48
H R Harmer sale 1865 (Ring) lot 2144
Alexander also lists another cover dated 3/5/48. Given the poor strike of the CDS, the other listing may duplicate this one.
Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. sale 59 realized 425
Alexander listed as 5/5/48
H R Harmer sale 1865 (Ring) lot 2144
Alexander also lists another cover dated 3/5/48. Given the poor strike of the CDS, the other listing may duplicate this one.

