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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 7, 1850 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Chas H. Willing |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 114618 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), mostly large margins, ample at bottom right, tied by magenta grids, matching \"Hartford Ct. Aug. 7\" c.d.s. on 1850 folded cover to Philadelphia, stamp with rich color and sharp impression, Very Fine. ¨Scott $850. Estimate $600-800. Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1031 realized 500
Philip H Ward Jr sale 13 (Picher, Oct 23-24, 1946) lot 141
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10008 realized 300
PF 114618
1 1847 5¢ red brown ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA PA.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage With MAGENTA POSTAL MARKINGS
Alexander listed as 8/7/50
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1031 realized 500
Philip H Ward Jr sale 13 (Picher, Oct 23-24, 1946) lot 141
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10008 realized 300
PF 114618
1 1847 5¢ red brown ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA PA.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage With MAGENTA POSTAL MARKINGS
Alexander listed as 8/7/50
