Lot 11
1847, 5¢ red brown, double transfer Type D (1-D), ample to large margins to just in a bit at right, rich color, just tied by NY red grid cancel on blue folded letter to Philadelphia, matching "New York May 25" c.d.s. cancel leaves all of the double transfer characteristics completely visible, filing crease may just affect bottom margin of stamp, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $11,000 off cover Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
WE FOUND ONLY TWO OTHER TYPE D DOUBLE TRANSFERS ON COVER— THIS IS THE FINEST OF THE THREE.
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