Lot 139
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), large margins to touching at BR, tied by black "10" in frame (Coles P53-t, recorded in black for 1850-51) matching "Princeton N.J. Nov. 11" c.d.s. on ca. 1850 white envelope to Providence, R.I.; small cover tear at top, Fine, unique with this cancel. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate incorrectly calling this a "5" cancel.
Provenance: Arch
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Realized $850 |