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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 23, 1848 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New London |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | J. C. Douglass |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 87614 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), ample to large margins, stunning deep shade and razor sharp impression, manuscript "X" and tied by "Paid" with pointing hand in magenta, matching large "5" and "Hartford Ct. Mar. 23" c.d.s. on 1848 folded letter to New London; lettersheet with lightened stains and silking, stamp Very Fine. Estimate $500-750.
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1029 realized 375
Alexander listed as 3/23/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 633 lot 35 realized 300
Regency Superior sale 73 lot 3147 unsold notes Farmers & Merchant Bank letterhead.
PF 87614 #1, genuine use
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1029 realized 375
Alexander listed as 3/23/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 633 lot 35 realized 300
Regency Superior sale 73 lot 3147 unsold notes Farmers & Merchant Bank letterhead.
PF 87614 #1, genuine use
