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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 19, 18xx |
| From City | Apalachicola |
| From State | FL |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Ellen A. Fickett |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400978 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Mostly large margins except clear at left in bottom stamp, attractive dark shade and clear impression, light red grids, matching "Apalachicola Fty. Feb 19" c.d.s. on buff envelope to New York; faint wax seal spot at center, Fine and very scarce. Estimate $2,000-3,000 ¨Hammer Price $2,400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 22
Alexander listed as 2/19/xx
PF 400978
1 1847 5¢ Red brown
VERTICAL PAIR, RED GRID CANCELS, RED "APALACHICOLA F.Ty." PMK ON COVER TO NEW YORK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Top Stamp With A Small Corner Crease AT TOP RIGHT, THE COVER WITH A WAX SEAL STAIN AT CENTER.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 764 lot 1141 realized 500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3020 realized 4750
Robert A. Siegel sale 1291 lot 153 realized 750
Ellen A. Fickett married William A. Wood on Aug 20, 1850
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 22
Alexander listed as 2/19/xx
PF 400978
1 1847 5¢ Red brown
VERTICAL PAIR, RED GRID CANCELS, RED "APALACHICOLA F.Ty." PMK ON COVER TO NEW YORK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Top Stamp With A Small Corner Crease AT TOP RIGHT, THE COVER WITH A WAX SEAL STAIN AT CENTER.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 764 lot 1141 realized 500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1084 lot 3020 realized 4750
Robert A. Siegel sale 1291 lot 153 realized 750
Ellen A. Fickett married William A. Wood on Aug 20, 1850
