Sale 1284 — The Yellowstone Collection of 1847 Issue Covers
Sale Date — Wednesday, 3 May, 2023
Category — 1847 Issue: Carrier and Local Post Stamps and Markings
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
583
5c Brown (1). Full margins to just in at right, rich color and intermediate impression, tied by manuscript cross-hatching and blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Aug. 7" integral-rate circular datestamp on folded cover to Wilmington Del., blue-green "Wilmington Del. Aug. 8" receiving backstamp, some slight wear, stamp with tiny corner crease at lower left, Fine and scarce, it is highly unusual to find 1847 Issue mail backstamped on arrival, this cover was the subject of an article by Harvey Mirsky in Chronicle 209 (copy accompanies), ex Mirsky
E. 300-400
225