Lot 221
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins, attractive color, tied by red grid on folded letter without town cancel, headed "New York May 11, 1848" and addressed to Canton, Mass., manuscript "Paid" alongside stamp, Very Fine, the stamp most likely cancelled on arrival, an unusual occurrence for mail originating in New York City.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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