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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 21, 1849 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | E. D. Morgan & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 78667 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 105 5c Red Brown (1). Full even margins, tied by magenta grid cancel, matching "Hartford Ct. 5 21 Mar." integral-rate circular datestamp and "Paid" Pointing Hand handstamp on 1849 blue folded cover to New York City, receipt docketing, Very Fine, a choice example of the Hartford Pointing Hand, ex Boker, with 1979 P.F. certificate (as Brown shade)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1041 realized 1400
Alexander listed as 3/21/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 339 lot 76 realized 70
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 40 lot 29 realized 550
PF 78667 #1, genuine used on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1041 realized 1400
Alexander listed as 3/21/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 339 lot 76 realized 70
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 40 lot 29 realized 550
PF 78667 #1, genuine used on cover
