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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18, 1847 |
| From City | Augusta |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Athens |
| To State | GA |
| Addressee | Dr. B. M. Hill |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 166775 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 0.5 |
| Bisect | UR |
| Others |
Notes
Chronicle 54
A FAKE 1847 BISECT ON THE LUFF LIST
The large illustration above shows the cover as it actually appears, with the faded townmark barely visible. The folded letter is datelined Augusta, Georgia, Aug. 18, 1847. The "5" rate mark within the townmark is clearly evident. This was a stampless collect letter with 5 ¢ due from the addressee.
PF 166775
DIAGONAL HALF ON FL DATED AUG. 1, 1847 WITH RED GRID AND AUGUSTA, GA. 5 PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
The Stamp Did Not Originate On This Cover And The Tying Cancellation Is Counterfeit
Alexander listed as 8/18/47
PF 24469 #2a, bisect and tying grid cancellation are fraudulently added
A FAKE 1847 BISECT ON THE LUFF LIST
The large illustration above shows the cover as it actually appears, with the faded townmark barely visible. The folded letter is datelined Augusta, Georgia, Aug. 18, 1847. The "5" rate mark within the townmark is clearly evident. This was a stampless collect letter with 5 ¢ due from the addressee.
PF 166775
DIAGONAL HALF ON FL DATED AUG. 1, 1847 WITH RED GRID AND AUGUSTA, GA. 5 PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
The Stamp Did Not Originate On This Cover And The Tying Cancellation Is Counterfeit
Alexander listed as 8/18/47
PF 24469 #2a, bisect and tying grid cancellation are fraudulently added
