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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 17, 1849 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Southington |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Stephen Walkley |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 562827 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1180 1847, 5¢ dark brown, full even margins all around, tied by magenta grid on 1849 folded letter to Southington, Conn., with matching "Hartford, Ct., 5, Feb 17" integral rate cds and pointing hand "Paid" straight line handstamp; central cover file fold, Extremely Fine, a wonderful usage from Hartford, Ct., with 1979 P.F. certificate. ¨Scott No. 1a; Estimate $2,000-2,500.
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. Sale 26 unsold
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. Sale 31 lot 978 realized 1900
Alexander listed as 2/17/xx
PF 562827 IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH A CORNER CREASE AT TOP LEFT. (image)
PF 74586 #1a, genuine use on cover
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. Sale 26 unsold
Schuyler J. Rumsey, Inc. Sale 31 lot 978 realized 1900
Alexander listed as 2/17/xx
PF 562827 IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH A CORNER CREASE AT TOP LEFT. (image)
PF 74586 #1a, genuine use on cover
