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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 8, 18xx |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Norfolk |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss Charlotte H. Pettibone |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, pale attractive shade and clear impression, well tied by magenta \"Hartford Ct. 5 Nov. 8\" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Norfolk, Ct. with matching \"Paid\" with Pointing Hand struck at center; cover with faint wax seal mark on face, still Very Fine. Estimate $500-750 ¨Hammer Price $625.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1004
Alexander listed as 11/8/xx
David Feldman Geneva sale Sept 2013 lot 72455 realized 360 euros
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 637 lot 467 realized 950
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1641
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 3 lot 280
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1004
Alexander listed as 11/8/xx
David Feldman Geneva sale Sept 2013 lot 72455 realized 360 euros
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 637 lot 467 realized 950
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1641
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 3 lot 280
