#258

“Figure 22. Here is an interesting cover that may or may not represent a genuine use of 1847 stamps. When the cover was purchased by Mr. Walter S. Fishel, the stamp now placed in the lower left corner was then over the spot where the 6d now shows. Jarrett’s British North America cover illustrates this identical cover at an earlier period of its history and in the area now partially covered by the stamp in the lower corner there originally was a postmark of Montreal dated March 3, 1851! For some reason or another, this postmark has been carefully erased from the cover and it is therefore true that a certain amount of faking has been done. The fact that this cover is from the Kennedy correspondence does not add to its reputation for much faking was done with covers from this correspondence. Despite the above, the use of the stamps may be genuine and one authority respected by the author considers the cover to be authentic. My own opinion is that this is a fake.”

Brookman, The United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century, Volume 1, p 25

Alexander listed as 3/3/51