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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 27, 18xx |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Baldwin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 153599 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847 :5c dark brown deep color, margins all round, very fine, tied by pen "x" on envelope to New York bearing red WASHINGTON CITY JUN 27 c.d.s., small paper adherence on front Foundation Cert. (1985). Est. Cash Value $150 -200. (1A)
Harmer International sale 1 Lot 96 realized 150
Alexander listed as 6/27/xx
Harmer sale 3008 lot 1521 small group of covers mentions wax forget me not seal on back.
PF 153599
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
PEN-CANCELLED ON COVER WITH RED WASHINGTON CITY PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Letter sent to Miss Baldwin care of G. T. Trimble in New York. George T. Trimble was a merchant at 157 Maiden Lane in NYC (1849 Doggett’s)
Harmer International sale 1 Lot 96 realized 150
Alexander listed as 6/27/xx
Harmer sale 3008 lot 1521 small group of covers mentions wax forget me not seal on back.
PF 153599
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
PEN-CANCELLED ON COVER WITH RED WASHINGTON CITY PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Letter sent to Miss Baldwin care of G. T. Trimble in New York. George T. Trimble was a merchant at 157 Maiden Lane in NYC (1849 Doggett’s)
