Lot 1086
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to full margins, tied by two splendid strikes of red "5" in circle, matching "Wyocena Wis. Feb 27" c.d.s., on yellow envelope to Syracuse, the distance being more than 300 miles the other 5¢ was probably paid in cash, hence the double strike of the "5", the stamp has a lightened manuscript. cancellation and small sealed tear at top, Very Fine appearance and a wonderful usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM WYOCENA.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Waterhouse, Rohloff, Ishikawa
Wyocena received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
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