Lot
1139 
1847, 5¢ blackish brown, horizontal pair, mostly large margins except close at bottom right, striking dark color and sharp impression, tied by large bold manuscript "X" cancel, clear "Canal Dover, Jun '25' " cds with manuscript day on circa 1848 folded letter to York Pa.; each stamp with small tear at top, handsome Very Fine appearance, ex-Gallagher, Wenk, Craveri; clear 1975 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies. Scott No. 1a; $3,000 as used singles Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM CANAL DOVER.
Canal Dover did not receive a shipment of 1847 Issue stamps.
Realized: $525