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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 18, 1849 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | E. D. Morgan |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1), four large to ample margins, tied by attractive magenta \"Hartford Ct. \'5\' Jan 18\" c.d.s. on 1849 blue folded cover, matching \"Paid\" handstamp and additional \"X\" manuscript cancel; Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $500-750
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1498 realized 325
Alexander listed as 1/18/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 125 realized 425
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 286 lot 4 realized 95
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) lot 114 realized 150
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1498 realized 325
Alexander listed as 1/18/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 652 lot 125 realized 425
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 286 lot 4 realized 95
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) lot 114 realized 150
