Lot 295
1847, 10¢ black (2), short transfer, ample to large margins, bright color, tied by red grid, matching "Norfolk Va. Oct. 16" c.d.s. on folded letter to New York, stamp lifted and put back, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 1978 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Sampson
Contents written by the president of the Va. Telegraph Co. discussing the height and span of telegraph wire over rivers, including related drawing.
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