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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 25, 1850 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Clinton |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Mrs. Sophia Dwight |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single On Folded Letter ~ New Haven, CT To Clinton, NY (250)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by red circular grid cancel on folded letter sent from New Haven, Connecticut to Clinton, New York. Red April 25, New Haven circular date stamp cancel at bottom left. The stamp and cover are slightly affected by minor age spots, otherwise the stamp exhibits ample to large margins all around. An very nice appearing piece of 1847 Issue postal history.
Ebay lot (1847stampsandcovers)
Not listed in Alexander
Another cover (ID #604) is listed as 5/27/50. This cover is written in the same hand as ID #598 mailed on 4/27/50.
Email from 1847 Stamps & Covers:
Hello Mark,. Yes, the letter is dated April 25, 1850. Sounds like you are the go to for 1847 Photo Archives! Keep up the excellent work. Let us know if we can be of further help.¨Best Regards,¨Alex & Mike
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by red circular grid cancel on folded letter sent from New Haven, Connecticut to Clinton, New York. Red April 25, New Haven circular date stamp cancel at bottom left. The stamp and cover are slightly affected by minor age spots, otherwise the stamp exhibits ample to large margins all around. An very nice appearing piece of 1847 Issue postal history.
Ebay lot (1847stampsandcovers)
Not listed in Alexander
Another cover (ID #604) is listed as 5/27/50. This cover is written in the same hand as ID #598 mailed on 4/27/50.
Email from 1847 Stamps & Covers:
Hello Mark,. Yes, the letter is dated April 25, 1850. Sounds like you are the go to for 1847 Photo Archives! Keep up the excellent work. Let us know if we can be of further help.¨Best Regards,¨Alex & Mike
