Lot 1158
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample margins, fine impression, tied by red grid and bit of postmark's rim on 1849 folded letter and prices current to Nantes, France, matching "Savannah Geo. Dec. 14" c.d.s. with stars at bottom and clear "Paid" handstamp, additional "5" in double line circle at far right, endorsed "per Liverpool Steamer at Boston" across top, red "Colonies &c. Art. 13" handstamp, black Calais postmark struck over it, choice and Very Fine, rare. Illustrated in Alexander page 86. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
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Realized $6,250 |