Lot 1790
10¢ black (2), position 90R, ample to large margins, handsome shade, tied by twice-struck red square grids, matching "New-York May 2" on 1849 folded letter with faint Swarts Post Office oval in orange red, and additional "Letters for N.York City/Direct To" etc. on flap; lettersheet with light even toning which has affected the markings, however stamp is Very Fine, a very scarce usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Gibson
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