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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 1851 |
| From City | Brooklyn |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Tolland |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Lucius S. Fuller |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 573658 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large to mostly huge margins, bright color approaching orange brown, fine impression, black "Paid" handstamp, not tied, matching "Brooklyn Ct. May 5" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Tolland, original 1851 enclosure, cover with small toned area at top edge, stamp an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate $750-1,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM BROOKLYN.
Expertization: 1983 Brettl Certificate.
Brooklyn received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $1,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 9
Alexander listed as 5/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1167 lot 2157 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1143 realized 700 (image)
PF 573658 genuine use
Letter to Lucius Seymour Fuller (1812-1890), an insurance agent in Tolland.
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM BROOKLYN.
Expertization: 1983 Brettl Certificate.
Brooklyn received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $1,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 9
Alexander listed as 5/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1167 lot 2157 realized 350
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1143 realized 700 (image)
PF 573658 genuine use
Letter to Lucius Seymour Fuller (1812-1890), an insurance agent in Tolland.
