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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 5, 1850 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Derby |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Jas. M. Lewis |
| Cert Author | PSE |
| Cert # | (1999) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 757 [Connecticut] New Haven postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), large margins all around, later worn impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on 1850 folded letter addressed to Derby Ct, light matching New Haven Ct. postmark at center, Very Fine, 1999 P.S.E. certificate, which calls the stamp red brown, however we feel strongly that this shade is the scarcer brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $500.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 634 realized 300
Alexander listed as 12/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 616 lot 160 realized 800
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 lot 238
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 1 lot 446
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 5 lot 836
Scott $500.
Estimate $300 - 400.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 634 realized 300
Alexander listed as 12/5/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 616 lot 160 realized 800
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 lot 238
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 1 lot 446
Schuyler J Rumsey Inc sale 5 lot 836
