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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 20, 18xx |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Warrington |
| To State | FL |
| Addressee | Mrs. W. T. Walthall |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 267919 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Mostly large margins, tied by paint red grid, matching "Mobile Ala. Oct. 20" c.d.s. on buff envelope to "Warrington (Mail to) Pensacola, Florida", Very Fine. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 2
Alexander listed as 10/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 63 realized 300
Spink USA sale 150 lot 8
PF 267919
1 1847 5¢ pale brown
SINGLE ON COVER TO FLORIDA, RED GRID CANCEL, MATCHING MOBILE, ALA. PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 2
Alexander listed as 10/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 63 realized 300
Spink USA sale 150 lot 8
PF 267919
1 1847 5¢ pale brown
SINGLE ON COVER TO FLORIDA, RED GRID CANCEL, MATCHING MOBILE, ALA. PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
