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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 18xx |
| From City | Bridgeport |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New Haven |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss Sarah Hall |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins all around, fine impression, tied by black grid and matching bold "Bridgeport Ct. May 20" c.d.s. on envelope to New Haven; scattered toning, Fine and rare. Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY ONE TIED BY A BLACK TOWN MARK. .
Provenance: Matthies.
Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 8
Alexander listed as 5/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc, sale 353 lot 35 realized 160
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10007 realized 275
THE ONLY ONE TIED BY A BLACK TOWN MARK. .
Provenance: Matthies.
Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 8
Alexander listed as 5/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc, sale 353 lot 35 realized 160
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10007 realized 275
