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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 1849 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Chas. T. Russell |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5¢ red brown (No. 1), large margins, bright color and sharp impression, tied by magenta grid, matching Pointing Hand \"Paid\" and \"Hartford Ct. 16 May\" c.d.s. with integral \"5\", on 1849 folded letter to Boston; stamp crossed by vertical file crease, Very Fine appearance. ¨Estimate $300-400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1366 realized 260
Alexander listed as 5/16/49
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 331 realized 275
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1366 realized 260
Alexander listed as 5/16/49
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 331 realized 275
