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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 10, 18xx |
| From City | Gainesville |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Macon |
| To State | GA |
| Addressee | Mrs. Nathan C. Monroe |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Mostly ample to large margins except clear at bottom left, handsome shade with a distinctive grayish cast, clear impression, cancelled by bold manuscript "X", mostly clear red "Gainesville Ga. Aug. 10" c.d.s. on undated folded letter to Macon, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER (ANOTHER EXAMPLE IS KNOWN ON A FRONT ONLY) FROM GAINESVILLE.
Gainesville received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $625.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 31
Alexander listed as 8/10/xx
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER (ANOTHER EXAMPLE IS KNOWN ON A FRONT ONLY) FROM GAINESVILLE.
Gainesville received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $625.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 31
Alexander listed as 8/10/xx
