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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 7, 1851 |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Henry D. Gilpin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 534656 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Clear to mostly large margins, bright shade and fine impression, tied by black "Wilmington Del. Jan. 7" c.d.s. on front only to Philadelphia, Very Fine, rare with this postmark tying. Estimate $500-750 .
Provenance: West.
This piece can be dated 1851 as Wilmington switched from a 30mm c.d.s. to 34mm in August of 1850. ¨Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1006
Alexander listed as 1/7/xx
H R Harmer sale 3010 lot 305 realized 290
PF 534656: Genuine use
Provenance: West.
This piece can be dated 1851 as Wilmington switched from a 30mm c.d.s. to 34mm in August of 1850. ¨Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1006
Alexander listed as 1/7/xx
H R Harmer sale 3010 lot 305 realized 290
PF 534656: Genuine use
