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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 2, 1849 |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Dover |
| To State | DE |
| Addressee | N. B. Smithers |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins except clear top right, pale shade, tied by greenish blue "Wilmington Del. Nov." 2 c.d.s., repeated below, on 1849 folded letter to Dover with beautiful cameo style illustrated seal of the Sons of Temperance in red at bottom of letter, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $400-500
Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 18
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1002 lot 3659
Alexander listed as 11/2/49
Full image courtesy of Chip Gliedman. Note the Creighton Hart census marking on the reverse.
Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 18
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1002 lot 3659
Alexander listed as 11/2/49
Full image courtesy of Chip Gliedman. Note the Creighton Hart census marking on the reverse.
