Sale 266


Lot 1060



1847, 5¢ blackish brown (1a), horizontal pair, mostly large margins except clear at bottom right, striking dark color and sharp impression, tied by large bold manuscript "X" on ca. 1848 folded letter to York Pa., clear "Canal Dover Ohio Jun. 25" c.d.s. at left in black; left stamp with small sealed tear at top, right stamp with minute margin tear, handsome Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM CANAL DOVER.

Expertization: clear 1975 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Gallagher, Wenk

Canal Dover received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.


 
Realized $900



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