Lot 10
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), four margins, tied by bold squared grid in red on 1847 folded letter to Washington D.C., matching strong strike of "New-York Jul 26" c.d.s., file fold aged, Fine, a scarce first month usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
There are less than 30 recorded July usages of the 5¢ 1847 issue from New York City. Over the last 15-20 years there have only been a handful offered at auction.
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