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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 21, 18xx |
| From City | Middletown |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Kezar Falls |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Miss Lydia B. Gobbs |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 232026 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Full to large margins except clear at top left corner, attractive darker shade and fine impression, tied by blue grid, matching "5" in irregular circle and "Middletown Con. Nov. 21" c.d.s. on white envelope to Maine; cover with small toned spot at bottom edge, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500-750 Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 13
Alexander listed as 11/21/xx
PF 232026
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE ON COVER TO MAINE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, MATCHING MIDDLETOWN, CON. PMK AND "5" IN CIRCLE.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 791 realized 180
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 13
Alexander listed as 11/21/xx
PF 232026
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE ON COVER TO MAINE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, MATCHING MIDDLETOWN, CON. PMK AND "5" IN CIRCLE.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 709 lot 791 realized 180
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
