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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 26, 1848 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New London |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | J. C. Douglass |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Large margins to clear, intense shade and impression, tied by magenta grid, matching "Hartford Ct. 5 26 Dec." integral-rate circular datestamp and "Paid" with pointing hand handstamp on blue 1848 folded letter to New London Conn., vertical file fold well away from stamp and some wear, Fine, scarce example of this desirable shade used on cover with a magenta cancel, with 1989 note from Dr. Amonette
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 45 realized 750
John D. Pope III Collection (Fox) 5/4/85 lot 122 realized 500
Cover listed as Aug 26, 1848.
Alexander listed as 12/26/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 45 realized 750
John D. Pope III Collection (Fox) 5/4/85 lot 122 realized 500
Cover listed as Aug 26, 1848.
Alexander listed as 12/26/48
