Lot 1036
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), two singles, both with large margins, attractive brownish shade, canceled by blue grid, with clear red "Detroit Mich. Nov 23" c.d.s. on 1849 folded lettersheet to Buffalo, lower stamp has small tear at top and is also crossed by light horizontal filing fold, o/with Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 1969 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Sampson, Hart
According to Hart's note on reverse, this is the only Detroit cover with a red c.d.s. and blue grids.
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