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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 1850 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Birmingham |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | J. M. Lewis |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 358958 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 2162 5c Blackish Brown (1a var). Intense shade, large margins to clear, tied by red grid, matching \"New-Haven Ct. 13 Feb.\" circular datestamp on 1850 folded letter, ms. \"Paid 5\" at lower left, light horizontal file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine usage of this distinctive shade, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate
E. 750-1,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 966 realized 500
Alexander listed as 2/13/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1241 lot 1042 realized 300 (image)
PF 358958
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 FL RED NEW HAVEN PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
E. 750-1,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 966 realized 500
Alexander listed as 2/13/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1241 lot 1042 realized 300 (image)
PF 358958
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 FL RED NEW HAVEN PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage

