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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 15, 18xx |
| From City | Wilmington |
| From State | DE |
| To City | Chester |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Miss Caroline Larkin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 40809 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), mostly large margins, just clear at lower right, fine impression, tied by greenish blue "Wilmington Del. Feb. 15" c.d.s. on ca. 1850 Valentine envelope illustrated in gold on gray with similar designs on each flap, to Chester, Pa., Very Fine and handsome. Estimate $4,000-5,000
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 VALENTINE USAGE FROM DELAWARE.
Expertization: 1973 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Wenk, Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 99 realized 4750
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 811 Lot 35 realized 11,000 (image)
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1124 realized 5500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 107 realized 285
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 173 lot 9A
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 2/15/xx
PF 40809 #1, genuine use
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 VALENTINE USAGE FROM DELAWARE.
Expertization: 1973 P.F. Certificate. Provenance: Wenk, Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 99 realized 4750
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 811 Lot 35 realized 11,000 (image)
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1124 realized 5500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 107 realized 285
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 173 lot 9A
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 2/15/xx
PF 40809 #1, genuine use
