Lot 1143
1847, 5¢ grayish brown (1a), large margins to touched at lower right, distinctive pale shade and clear impression, used with Boston Mass., 1¢ blue on pelure (3LB1), ample to large margins, and tied together by bold red "Boston 5 cts 5 Sep" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Deposit, N.Y.; 5¢ with tiny tear at top, carrier with usual gum toning and tear at left, Very Fine appearance, rare and desirable with both stamps tied together in this manner.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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| Realized $3,250 |
