Lot 1146
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins to clear at top, fine impression, tied by bold manuscript "X" and blue grid on 1850 folded letter with beautiful strike of "Blood's Despatch" double line circle in black, blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts Nov. 5" c.d.s. beneath it, and addressed to Elizabethtown, N.J.; stamp with tiny tear at top, Very Fine appearance, superb example of the Blood's company handstamp, seldom seen with the 1847 issue.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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