Lot# 5364 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
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Hale & Co., Boston 1844: 5 c. blue, Street Address omitted, an octagonally cut to shape example (position 17 on sheet of 20 subjects with "Wail" for "Wall" variety), used on envelope from New Bedford to Boston cancelled by "AB" (Amos Bates, Hale's agent in New Bedford) in magenta ink. Fine oval framed "FORWARDED / BY / HALE & CO / FROM / NEW BEDFORD" in red at left with manuscript "Paid" endorsement. A fine and scarce usage. Ex Richard Schwartz collection.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, Siegel, New York, 4 May 2016, lot 142.rnrnrnrnrnStarting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : not sold -
