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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 1, 1850 |
| From City | Rockville |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Norfolk |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss Charlotte H. Pettibone |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, canceled by crisp centrally struck bright red grid, matching "Rockville Ct. Mar. 1" c.d.s. on pale green envelope to Norfolk, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $500-750
Hammer Price $1,350
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1005
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2401 realized 375
Alexander’s notes show the same image in black & white originally from the Journal of Connecticut Postal History Society, Spring 1975 but dated March 1, 1850
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 3/1/50
The listing of 3/1/xx duplicates this one and has been removed from the census.
Hammer Price $1,350
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1005
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 43 lot 2401 realized 375
Alexander’s notes show the same image in black & white originally from the Journal of Connecticut Postal History Society, Spring 1975 but dated March 1, 1850
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 3/1/50
The listing of 3/1/xx duplicates this one and has been removed from the census.
