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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 23, 1850 |
| From City | Roswell |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Savannah |
| To State | GA |
| Addressee | Snider, Lathrop & Nevitt |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Horizontal pair with right sheet margin, large to cut in other sides, tied by red grids, matching "Roswell Ga. 23 Dec." c.d.s. on 1850 double rate folded letter to Savannah, Fine and scarce. Estimate $500-750
Hammer Price $900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 34
Alexander listed as 12/23/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 287 lot 280 realized 50
Circle Auctions sale 2 (Sept 1998) lot 5 courtesy of Michael O'Reilly
Hammer Price $900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 34
Alexander listed as 12/23/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 287 lot 280 realized 50
Circle Auctions sale 2 (Sept 1998) lot 5 courtesy of Michael O'Reilly
