Lot 1032

1847, 5¢ red brown (1), clear to ample margins, cancelled by criss-cross blue grids, "tied" by light embossing of the grid's rim, on 1850 folded letter with matching "Middletown Con. Aug 3" c.d.s. and "5" in irregular circle, to Pleasant Valley; toning along central file fold, Fine. Estimate 400 - 500
The redundant use of the rate handstamp is associated with this office.
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Realized $450 |