Lot
2031 
Van Buren, Ark, addressing on incoming 1847 folded letter, franked with large margin 1847, 5¢ dark brown, vertical pair, rich intense color and detailed early impression, tied by manuscript crosshatch with "New Orleans, La., Nov 20" cds alongside, Extremely Fine, this is one of only seven recorded 1847 issue covers mailed into Arkansas and a very early usage of the 1847 5¢ issue.Scott No. 1a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,250