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Sale 100: Gems of Philately

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Lot 2341    

Hale & Co., 1844 (6¢) red on bluish, margins at left and bottom, clear at top and just touched at right, intense color, manuscript "AB" (Amos Bates, Hale's agent) control mark, canceled by manuscript "X", clear strike of red "Forwarded by Hale & Co., from New Bedford" oval handstamp and matching "Paid"on Dec. 18th 1844 folded letter to Springfield Mass., stamp tied by "Hale & Co., Boston" oval handstamp with additional strike at center; top corner slightly affected from edge placement, vertical file fold does not appear to affect stamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 75L2; $2,500    Estimate $500 - 750.

A RARE HALE 6¢ RED USAGE FROM NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS.

Realized: $450

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