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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 7, 1851 |
| From City | Austin |
| From State | TX |
| To City | Benecia |
| To State | CA |
| Addressee | Chas. J. Sprague |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 4 |
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Remarkable cover from Austin Tx, June 7, 1851, to Benicia with four copies of the 1847 10c for rate to west coast. Before the letter reached California, rates had changed. Forwarded from Benicia Aug 5 due 5c.
Jesse L. Colburn, Letters of Gold, p64
Alexander listed as 6/7/51
Lot 87 Benicia, Cal. Brilliant Red circle, matching "5" paying forwarding charge to San Francisco on cover from Austin Texas to Benicia Cal. 40c rate paid by four 10c Black 1E47 (2) Margins to slightly in, each with neat ms. "X" cancel. & bit creased where cover was bent, The "Austin, Tex." pmk. is partly clear, The cover a bit aged & worn; the 40c rate paid by stamps is extremely scarce & use from Texas on a California forwarded cover is probably unique .. .. ..... ...... (Photo) E.XIV
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 412 realized 1350
Jesse L. Colburn, Letters of Gold, p64
Alexander listed as 6/7/51
Lot 87 Benicia, Cal. Brilliant Red circle, matching "5" paying forwarding charge to San Francisco on cover from Austin Texas to Benicia Cal. 40c rate paid by four 10c Black 1E47 (2) Margins to slightly in, each with neat ms. "X" cancel. & bit creased where cover was bent, The "Austin, Tex." pmk. is partly clear, The cover a bit aged & worn; the 40c rate paid by stamps is extremely scarce & use from Texas on a California forwarded cover is probably unique .. .. ..... ...... (Photo) E.XIV
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 412 realized 1350
