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Lot
1318
Brainard & Co., 1844, blue, large margins to slightly in at right, faulty with manuscript "F" for Farnwell (Hale's agent) cancel and tied by filing crease, partial strike of red "Forwarded by Brainard & Co. from Troy" oval and matching red "Paid" handstamp on December 26th 1844 folded letter from Troy N.Y. to Springfield Mass.; manuscript staining at left, Fine and rare on cover use. Scott No. 24L2; $4,500 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625