Lot 252
1847, 10¢ black (2), ample to large margins on three sides, slightly in at bottom, very deep color accentuated by central blue grid cancel, matching "Carlisle Pa. Feb. 3" c.d.s., on buff envelope to Front Royal, Va., Fine usage from a rare town.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVERS FROM CARLISLE (THE OTHER IS WITH 5¢).
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Carlisle received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
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