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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 18xx |
| From City | Augusta |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Greensboro |
| To State | GA |
| Addressee | Miss Mary Jane Stafford |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 340041 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Full to large margins, diagonal crease ending in tiny tear, tied by red grid, matching "Augusta Ga. 5 May 18" c.d.s. lightly struck small blue envelope to Greensboro, Fine appearance, rare. Estimate $300-400
ONE OF THREE RECORDED AUGUSTA COVERS (A FOURTH WAS ACTUALLY USED DURING THE CONFEDERACY AND HAS A BLACK DOUBLE CIRCLE POSTMARK). Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $375.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 29
Alexander listed as 5/18/xx
PF 340041
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO GREENSBORO, GA, RED AUGUSTA, GA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Diagonal Crease Ending In A Small Tear AT TOP CENTER
ONE OF THREE RECORDED AUGUSTA COVERS (A FOURTH WAS ACTUALLY USED DURING THE CONFEDERACY AND HAS A BLACK DOUBLE CIRCLE POSTMARK). Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $375.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 29
Alexander listed as 5/18/xx
PF 340041
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO GREENSBORO, GA, RED AUGUSTA, GA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Diagonal Crease Ending In A Small Tear AT TOP CENTER
