Lot 111
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to ample margins, gorgeous rich shade, pen cancel, red "Springfield Ill. Feb 23" c.d.s. and matching straight-line "Paid" handstamp, on 1848 folded letter to Shelbyville, neat vertical filing crease passes through right of stamp, Fine and attractive cover.
Estimate 400 - 500
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM SPRINGFIELD AND THE ONLY ONE WITH THE 5 CENTS.
Provenance: Sampson
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