Lot 210
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, fine impression, cancelled by red "2" handstamp and tied by red "paid", matching "Williamsburg N.Y. Oct. 1" c.d.s. on front only to Whitesborough, N.Y., Very Fine, a great rarity with this drop rate handstamp used as a canceller, and possibly unique.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM WILLIAMSBURG.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Williamsburg received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
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