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| Scott Number | 11X2, 11X2, 11X2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 20, 1846 |
| From City | St Louis |
| From State | MO |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | Pa |
| Addressee | Charnley & Whelen |
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| No. of Stamps | 3 |
| Plate Position | 2, 4, 6 |
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St. Louis, Mo., 10c Black on Greenish (11X2). Vertical Strip of Three, A "Half Sheet" Showing the three Different Types, Large to Huge Margins, Fresh color, tied by Red "St. Louis Mo" pmks., matching "PAlD", ms. "30" on Neat "Charney & Whalen" Folded Letter, bottom stamp has pressed-out filing crease & faint negligible "oily" spot. otherwise Extremely Fine, One of the Most Beautiful "Bear" Covers Known, ex-Emerson & from the Caspary Sale where it realized $3,100 (1955). We Believe This Cover to be Considerably Undercatalogued
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 632 (1984 Rarities) lot 148 realized 18,000
Number 68 in the Faiman / Bennett census.
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 632 (1984 Rarities) lot 148 realized 18,000
Number 68 in the Faiman / Bennett census.
