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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 12, 18xx |
| From City | Rockville |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Norfolk |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss Charlotte Pettibone |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 437563 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins, tied by red grids, matching "Rockville Ct. Feb. 12" c.d.s. and "Paid" handstamp on envelope to Norfolk, Ct., Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 96 realized 350
Alexander listed as 2/12/xx
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 18
PF 437563
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO NORFOLK CT, ROCKVILLE CT PMK AT BOTTOM LEFT & S/L "PAID" AT TOP RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE COVER WITH A SEALED TEAR AT TOP RIGHT
Estimate $400-500
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 96 realized 350
Alexander listed as 2/12/xx
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 18
PF 437563
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO NORFOLK CT, ROCKVILLE CT PMK AT BOTTOM LEFT & S/L "PAID" AT TOP RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE COVER WITH A SEALED TEAR AT TOP RIGHT
