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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23, 18xx |
| From City | Bainbridge |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Berkley |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Caroline A. Crane |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 328914 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 10¢ black (Scott No. 2). Large margins to just in at bottom, tied by bold pen strokes, on buff envelope to Berkley Mass. with ms. "Bainbridge Ga. Feby 23rd" postmark and matching "Paid", Fine. Estimate $750-1,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM BAINBRIDGE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
No 1847 stamps of either denomination were received at this office. Other than the Swift covers from Olive Grove, this is the only recorded manuscript Georgia town with an 1847 stamp.
Hammer Price $1,050.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1013
Alexander listed as 2/23/xx
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 325 lot 1517 (image)
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 327 lot 1254
PF 328914: Genuine use
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM BAINBRIDGE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
No 1847 stamps of either denomination were received at this office. Other than the Swift covers from Olive Grove, this is the only recorded manuscript Georgia town with an 1847 stamp.
Hammer Price $1,050.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1013
Alexander listed as 2/23/xx
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 325 lot 1517 (image)
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 327 lot 1254
PF 328914: Genuine use
