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January 2023

January 17-18, 2023 in New York City
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Our January 2023 sales include the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History Part VIII, as well as a general sale of United States and worldwide stamps, covers, and collections.

LOT# : 28
Date: 17.01.2023 - 21:00

Local Stamps

margins large to just grazing, uncancelled on ca. 1850 folded cover to Piqua, Ohio, red "Cincinnati O. 5cts Jan 6" datestamp, the corner with the stamp has been cut out and put back, stamp small scratch at bottom, very fine appearance, only four covers are known with the rare Baker's adhesive depicting Cupid on horseback, a great local post rarity, 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $12,500)
Provenance: Count Philipp von Ferrary (Gilbert Sale, 1922)
John R. Boker, Jr. (Private transaction)

Scott 6L1
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Starting Price: $1,500
Hammer Price: $1,700
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