Lot 6004
#1b 1847 5c Orange Brown, Tied by Bold Strikes of Red Grid on 1851 Folded Letter
Opening: $200
Sold For $200
#7002 in 1847 Cover Census
Single, with irregular margins, tied by bold strikes of red grid with matching “New York Jan. 5, (1851)” postmark on folded letter to Merchants Bank in Norwich, Connecticut.
Provenance
Ex Brouillette
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2026 Sale | March 20-22
Sale 25 – U.S. Postal History — Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST
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