Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — 1847 Issue with Local Posts
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
107°
The only recorded 10¢ 1847 Issue on a Blood's City Despatch 1¢ Albino Embossed entire10¢ Black, Double Transfer Type A (2-A), Position 1R, with double transfer of "X" at lower right, tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa. 10 Nov. 5" integral-rate circular datestamp on Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (1¢) Albino Embossed Stamp on Buff entire (15LU2 variety) to Shelbyville, Tennessee, "Blood's Despatch 26 So. Sixth 28" handstamp, stamp with minor gum staining, some cover edgewear, still Very Fine and exceptionally rare, this use of the Blood's albino embossed envelope with a 10¢ 1847 is remarkable and unique, ex Boker, with 1981 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,800