Lot 1035
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, fine impression, well tied by red square grid of New York, on ca. 1850 white envelope with clear "Norfolk Ct. Jul. 7" c.d.s. in black, to Newark, N.J., Very Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF A STAMP CANCELLED EN ROUTE.
1847 issue stamps left uncancelled are known, but those caught en route or upon receipt are difficult to prove, but the red square grid is unique to New York City, thus a rare documented example.
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