Lot 204
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins on three sides, in at bottom, tied by pen cancel, manuscript "Carlisle May 11" and matching "5", on 1850 buff envelope to Vergennes, Vt., light horizontal filing fold, contemporary docketing also ties stamp to cover, Fine appearance very rare usage. Estimate 300 - 400
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM CARLISLE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Carlisle received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
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Realized $500 |