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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 25, 1851 |
| From City | New Milford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Essex |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Riichard S. Hayden |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), four margins, late impression, tied by 8-bar red grid, matching "New Milford Ct. Mar. 25" c.d.s. on 1851 folded letter to Essex, Ct., Very Fine and rare. Estimate $500-750.
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM NEW MILFORD.
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1034 realized 700
Alexander listed as 3/25/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 67 realized 160
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10011 realized 300 (image)
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM NEW MILFORD.
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1034 realized 700
Alexander listed as 3/25/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 67 realized 160
Robert A. Siegel sale 9009 (Oct 2024) lot 10011 realized 300 (image)
