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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 10, 1851 |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Clark & Ch_ |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1635 5c Pale Red Brown (1), late impression, ample to large margins, tiny nick at B., cancelled by bold red grid, matching New Haven Ct. Mar 10 (1851) ds on folded letter to Hartford Ct., tiny hole, fresh and very fine. Est. 300-400
Christie’s sale March 14, 1990
Alexander listed as 3/10/51
Robert G Kaufmann sale 72 (April 6, 1991) lot 202 realized 170 (image)
Letter probably addressed to the firm of Clark and Church
CDS date looks more like 18 than 10 although there is some evidence of doubling at top of CDS.
Christie’s sale March 14, 1990
Alexander listed as 3/10/51
Robert G Kaufmann sale 72 (April 6, 1991) lot 202 realized 170 (image)
Letter probably addressed to the firm of Clark and Church
CDS date looks more like 18 than 10 although there is some evidence of doubling at top of CDS.
