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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 8, 18xx |
| From City | New Haven |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Charles Wilkes |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 403511 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 4 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Horizontal pair and two singles, mostly clear to large margins except left single touched or just in at bottom, bright shade and clear impression, tied together by red grids on ca. 1848 folded cover to Charles Wilkes "late commander of the Exploring Expedition" in Washington, red "New Haven Ct. Jul. 8" c.d.s. at left, Very Fine double rate usage. Estimate $5,000-7,500
From August 1838 to June 1842 Wilkes commanded a squadron of six ships which explored much of the Pacific and eventually reached Antarctica, an area of which is named Wilkes Land in his honor. In November 1861 he was the hero of the hour when his ship, the San Jacinto stopped the British mail steamer Trent and removed two passengers- the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell. At the time this cover was sent, he was nearing completion of his book, Western America, including California and Oregon (Philadelphia, 1849).
Hammer Price $19,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1131
Alexander listed as 7/8/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1350 lot 320 realized 8000 (image) year dates this cover as 1848.
PF 403511
1 1847 5¢ red brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR AND TWO SINGLES, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO WASHINGTON DC, RED NEW HAVEN CT PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Right Stamp With A Tiny Surface Scrape AT TOP RIGHT, AND A LIGHT VERTICAL CREASE AT RIGHT
From August 1838 to June 1842 Wilkes commanded a squadron of six ships which explored much of the Pacific and eventually reached Antarctica, an area of which is named Wilkes Land in his honor. In November 1861 he was the hero of the hour when his ship, the San Jacinto stopped the British mail steamer Trent and removed two passengers- the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell. At the time this cover was sent, he was nearing completion of his book, Western America, including California and Oregon (Philadelphia, 1849).
Hammer Price $19,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1131
Alexander listed as 7/8/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1350 lot 320 realized 8000 (image) year dates this cover as 1848.
PF 403511
1 1847 5¢ red brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR AND TWO SINGLES, RED GRID CANCELS, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO WASHINGTON DC, RED NEW HAVEN CT PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Right Stamp With A Tiny Surface Scrape AT TOP RIGHT, AND A LIGHT VERTICAL CREASE AT RIGHT
