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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20, 1850 |
| From City | Norwalk |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Rye |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Arthur Gillman |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 350968 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Single with huge margins showing parts of four adjoining stamps, just touched bottom right, tied by blue grid, matching "Norwalk Ct. Aug 20" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Rye, N.Y., manuscript "Paid" in corner; cover with a few expertly removed toned spots at top, stamp untouched but with small tear at top right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $400-500
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM NORWALK.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $400.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 14
Alexander listed as 8/20/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
PF 350968
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FL TO RYE, NY MATCHING BLUE NORWALK, CT PMK AT LEFT
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Tear At Top RightAND THE COVER WITH TONING REMOVED
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM NORWALK.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $400.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 14
Alexander listed as 8/20/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1215 lot 2440 (group of 10 covers) realized 1600
PF 350968
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 DATED FL TO RYE, NY MATCHING BLUE NORWALK, CT PMK AT LEFT
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Tear At Top RightAND THE COVER WITH TONING REMOVED
