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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 28, 1850 |
| From City | Paris |
| From State | TN |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | S. T. Jones Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 491858 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Sale 323 The John Barwis Collection of Choice Used United States Stamps and Postal History
Lot 27 1847, 10¢ black (No. 2), full to large margins, tied by black grid cancellation on Oct. 28, 1850 folded cover from Paris, Tenn. to New York City, docketing on inside flap, Very Fine and scarce usage cancelled in black; paying the single rate for over 300 miles.
Scott $2,050
Expertization: 1981 Diena & 1991 P.F. Certificates, signed by Ashbrook.
Provenance: Krug.
Realized $1,250
Matthew Bennett International Sale 323
Matthew Bennett International Sale 331 lot 125
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx from unknown town
David Feldman SA sale May 1982 lot 15889
David Feldman SA sale June 2026 lot 32066 realized 350 chf (images)
PF cert 491858
2 1847 10¢ black
ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NY. CITY, BLACK GRID CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage But Decline Opinion AS TO THIS HAVING BEEN CARRIED ON A RIVERBOAT DUE TO A LACK OF MARKINGS
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 31 lot 1002 realized 1250
Samuel T. Jones & Co. were importers located at 40 Exchange Street (1848 Doggett's)
Lot 27 1847, 10¢ black (No. 2), full to large margins, tied by black grid cancellation on Oct. 28, 1850 folded cover from Paris, Tenn. to New York City, docketing on inside flap, Very Fine and scarce usage cancelled in black; paying the single rate for over 300 miles.
Scott $2,050
Expertization: 1981 Diena & 1991 P.F. Certificates, signed by Ashbrook.
Provenance: Krug.
Realized $1,250
Matthew Bennett International Sale 323
Matthew Bennett International Sale 331 lot 125
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx from unknown town
David Feldman SA sale May 1982 lot 15889
David Feldman SA sale June 2026 lot 32066 realized 350 chf (images)
PF cert 491858
2 1847 10¢ black
ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO NY. CITY, BLACK GRID CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage But Decline Opinion AS TO THIS HAVING BEEN CARRIED ON A RIVERBOAT DUE TO A LACK OF MARKINGS
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 31 lot 1002 realized 1250
Samuel T. Jones & Co. were importers located at 40 Exchange Street (1848 Doggett's)
