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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 19, 1849 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Derby |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Jas. M. Lewis |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 345123 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), nice margins to just in top and right, cancelled neat red grid, matching "New Haven Ct. 19 Mar" c.d.s., on 1849 folded letter to Derby, Ct., Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500
Expertization: 1999 P.F. certificate as "darkish brown".
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 92
Alexander listed as 3/19/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 364 – one of 25 covers.
PF 345123 It is a genuine usage
Estimate $400-500
Expertization: 1999 P.F. certificate as "darkish brown".
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 92
Alexander listed as 3/19/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 lot 364 – one of 25 covers.
PF 345123 It is a genuine usage
