Lot 3017
D.O. Blood & Co., 15L8, 2c Black, "For the Post Office", Uncanceled on 1847 Folded Letter, Philadelphia to Baltimore
Opening: $100
Estimate: $200 - $250
Status: Unsold
#17 in Morris Census
Margins to just touched, uncanceled, affixed to folded cover with July 27, 1847 docketing on back and sent to Baltimore. Blue “Philada. Pa. 5cts. Jul 28” integral-rate circular datestamp. Vertical file fold well away from stamp. Very Fine.
Provenance
Ex Kuphal, Kaufmann
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 22 – Locals — Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST
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