Lot 80
1857, 5¢ red brown, three large margins including part of stamp above, left side just clear, tied by "Freeport, Ill., Aug 15 1857" c.d.s. on long buff envelope with blue insurance company cameo corner card; cover reduced at right removing 1¢ stamp, 5¢ with couple small faults including small stain spots at bottom, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Provenance: Haas
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Realized $2,500 |