Lot 229
1847, 5¢ deep red brown (1 var.), large to huge margins including bottom sheet margin, beautiful early shade and impression, tied by blue grid, matching "Syracuse N.Y. Aug. 20" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to Albany, bold manuscript "Paid" opposite stamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A DESIRABLE SECOND MONTH USAGE AND THE EARLIEST RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM SYRACUSE.
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate as deep red brown.
Provenance: Craveri
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