Lot 319
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, dark shade and clear impression, pen cancelled, on 1849 folded letter with bold "Eastern R.R. Dec. 17" c.d.s. and matching "Paid" handstamp, to Brooklyn N.Y. from Byfield, Mass., Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate calls this the "so-called mower shift'"- we respectfully disagree.
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