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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 12, 18xx |
| From City | Bridgeport |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John M. Atwood |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 216711 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1015 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large balanced margins, tied by neat green grid cancel on folded letters to Philadelphia, postmarked matching Bridgeport, Ct. c.d.s. and "PAID"; one of two vertical file folds goes through stamp, still a fresh, attractive cover, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $1,925
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 330
Alexander listed as 11/12/xx
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1653
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 32 realized 180
PF 216711
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON FL SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, GREEN GRID CANCELLATION, MATCHING BRIDGEPORT, CT PMK AND S/L "PAID".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover The Stamp With A Vertical Crease
Scott $1,925
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 330
Alexander listed as 11/12/xx
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1653
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 32 realized 180
PF 216711
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON FL SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, GREEN GRID CANCELLATION, MATCHING BRIDGEPORT, CT PMK AND S/L "PAID".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover The Stamp With A Vertical Crease
