Developed & Supported by Mark Scheuer. Based on the work of Thomas J. Alexander. Dedicated to the memory of Creighton Hart and Susan McDonald. Feedback, additions, and corrections most welcome. Please send to: mscheue1@rochester.rr.com
√ Click here for the census user’s guide as a PDF
Skip to main content
| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 22, 1849 |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Taylor & Lank |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1 1847 5c Red Brown Franklin Single On Cover ~ Washington, DC To Philadelphia (248)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by double-cross manuscript "X" cancel on 1849 dated folded cover sent from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Accompanying red December 22, Washington, DC circular date stamp at right. The 5c stamp has ample margins all around to touching frame line at bottom right. A very attractive piece of 1847 Issue postal history sent from the Nation's Capital.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the District of Columbia postal history enthusiast, student of 1847 Issue color shades or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Single On Cover Sent From Washington, DC
EBAY lot (1847StampsandCovers)
Alexander listed as 12/22/49
H R Harmer sale 3019 lot 1057 unsold where the cover is incorrectly dated DEC 2
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by double-cross manuscript "X" cancel on 1849 dated folded cover sent from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. Accompanying red December 22, Washington, DC circular date stamp at right. The 5c stamp has ample margins all around to touching frame line at bottom right. A very attractive piece of 1847 Issue postal history sent from the Nation's Capital.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the District of Columbia postal history enthusiast, student of 1847 Issue color shades or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Single On Cover Sent From Washington, DC
EBAY lot (1847StampsandCovers)
Alexander listed as 12/22/49
H R Harmer sale 3019 lot 1057 unsold where the cover is incorrectly dated DEC 2
