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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 19, 1850 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | A. D. Lockwood |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 495041
1a 1847 5¢ intense blackish brown SINGLE, MAGENTA GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO PROVIDENCE R.I., MATCHING MAGENTA HARTFORD CT POSTMARK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN, THE STAMP OXIDIZED, AND GENUINELY USED ON THIS COVER
Alexander listed as 7/19/50
Lot 83 5c Brown (1). Ample to Huge Margins, Rich color, Fine Impression from re-worked plate, Tied by Magenta Grid, matching "Hartford, Ct." pmk. on 1850 cover to Providence, R.I., Very Fine (Photo) 97.50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 354 realized 105
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 339 lot 75 realized 120
1a 1847 5¢ intense blackish brown SINGLE, MAGENTA GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO PROVIDENCE R.I., MATCHING MAGENTA HARTFORD CT POSTMARK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN, THE STAMP OXIDIZED, AND GENUINELY USED ON THIS COVER
Alexander listed as 7/19/50
Lot 83 5c Brown (1). Ample to Huge Margins, Rich color, Fine Impression from re-worked plate, Tied by Magenta Grid, matching "Hartford, Ct." pmk. on 1850 cover to Providence, R.I., Very Fine (Photo) 97.50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 354 realized 105
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 339 lot 75 realized 120
