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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23, 1850 |
| From City | Jackson |
| From State | TN |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Edwin C. Estes |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Lot 169 5c Brown, 10c Black (1, 2). Two covers from Tennessee, first is 5c right margin pair, full to huge margins, tied by multiple strikes of black grids on 1849 folded letter to New York with matching "Jackson Te. Oct. 13", other is single 10c with clear to full margins, canceled by black grid on 1850 folded letter, also with matching "Jackson Te. Feb. 23" cds, same correspondence, first with file crease thru R. stamp of pair, 10c with tiny closed tear and small corner creases, Fine appearing pair, Tennessee usages of the 1847 Issue are rare (Photo) E. 1,000- 1,500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 769 realized 1050
Alexander listed as 2/23/50
Image from Ashbrook Black binder 4, page 142, posted on the USPCS website. Ashbrook dated this cover 2/28/50, but it is really 2/23. The cover was submitted to him for opinion by Mrs. John D. Pope III
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 769 realized 1050
Alexander listed as 2/23/50
Image from Ashbrook Black binder 4, page 142, posted on the USPCS website. Ashbrook dated this cover 2/28/50, but it is really 2/23. The cover was submitted to him for opinion by Mrs. John D. Pope III
