Lot 378
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to large margins, fine impression, well tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Nov. 11" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Philadelphia with single copy of Baltimore, 1¢ red on bluish (1LB1), uncanceled with ample to large margins and pre-use creases, large manuscript "Due 5" written opposite stamps, manuscript "pd" at upper left, Very Fine appearance, a handsome and very rare usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Contents (with Mechanics Bank letterhead) indicates this contained additional enclosures, which accounts for the additional 5¢.
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