Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — 1847 Issue to and from British North America
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
127°
A fantastic large-margined 10¢ 1847 on an attractive cover to Canada10¢ Black (2), large margins all around showing trace of frameline of adjacent stamp at bottom, sharp proof-like impression, tied by red square grid cancel, matching "New-York Dec. 22" (1849) circular datestamp on bluish folded letter to London, Canada, manuscript "9" pence due, "Queenston U.C. Dec. 25, 1849" circular datestamp, red London receiving backstamp (December 27), Extremely Fine Gem stamp and cover, ex Hackmey, with 1999 P.F. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,500