Lot 52
St. Louis, Mo., 1845, 10¢ black on greenish (11X2), type III, position 6, ample to large margins except just in top right, striking pre-print paper fold at left, rich color, tied by bold pen strokes and vivid red "St. Louis Mo. Apr. 28" c.d.s. on 1846 folded letter to Charnley & Whelen in Philadelphia, matching "Paid" handstamp struck twice, manuscript "10" rate, exceptionally fresh and Fine.
Scott $7,750
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Pope
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