Lot 162
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, lovely color and nice clear impression, cancelled by red "5" rate handstamp, matching "Elmira N.Y. Jul. 13" c.d.s. on turned 1849 court letter to Rochester, inside with red "Rochester N.Y. 5 Jul. 14", c.d.s., Very Fine, a rare and attractive usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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