Sale 1155 — United States and Confederate States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday, 9 May, 2017
Category — 1847 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3167
10c Black (2). Mostly large to huge margins, just tied by blue grids, matching "Nashville Te. Jun. 3" (1848) circular datestamp and blue "R" (Recorded) handstamp on folded letter to Philadelphia, stamp with minute stains entirely confined to margins, Very Fine and choice appearance, the "R" marking was applied to precursor registered mail at Philadelphia, this larger "R" was replaced by the small "R" in October, 1849, ex Rust and Stollnitz, with 1996 P.F. certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
1,700
