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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 13, 18xx |
| From City | Kenosha |
| From State | WI |
| To City | Cabot |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | Miss Kate Perkins |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 404872 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins at sides, clear top and bottom, fine impression, tied by black "10" rate handstamp, matching "Kenosha Wis. Mar. 13" c.d.s. and "Paid" handstamp, on embossed lady's envelope to Cabot, Vermont, Paid deleted in pen, friendship label on flap; cover with small closed tears at right edge, stamp creased vertically before use and small toned spot in right margin, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $1,500-2,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 10¢ 1847 FROM KENOSHA. .
Provenance: Sampson.
The only reported 5¢ is similarly canceled with a black "5" rate handstamp.
Hammer Price $1,350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1077
Alexander listed as 3/13/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 297 realized 575
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 506 realized 650 (image)
PF 404872
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, NUMERAL "10" HANDSTAMPED CANCEL, ON EMBOSSED COVER TO CABOT VT, KENOSHA WI PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With TONED SPOTS IN THE MARGIN AND CREASED BEFORE USAGE THE COVER WITH LIGHT STAINING AT BOTTOM RIGHT, AND WITH EDGE TEARS.
THE ONLY RECORDED 10¢ 1847 FROM KENOSHA. .
Provenance: Sampson.
The only reported 5¢ is similarly canceled with a black "5" rate handstamp.
Hammer Price $1,350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1077
Alexander listed as 3/13/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 297 realized 575
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 506 realized 650 (image)
PF 404872
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, NUMERAL "10" HANDSTAMPED CANCEL, ON EMBOSSED COVER TO CABOT VT, KENOSHA WI PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With TONED SPOTS IN THE MARGIN AND CREASED BEFORE USAGE THE COVER WITH LIGHT STAINING AT BOTTOM RIGHT, AND WITH EDGE TEARS.
