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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 14, 1849 |
| From City | Savannah |
| From State | GA |
| To City | Nantes |
| To State | France |
| Addressee | A. Garnier |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 92357 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample margins, fine impression, tied by red grid and bit of postmark's rim on 1849 folded letter and prices current to Nantes, France, matching "Savannah Geo. Dec. 14" c.d.s. with stars at bottom and clear "Paid" handstamp, additional "5" in double line circle at far right, endorsed "per Liverpool Steamer at Boston" across top, red "Colonies &c. Art. 13" handstamp, black Calais postmark struck over it, choice and Very Fine, rare. Illustrated in Alexander page 86. Estimate $3,000-4,000
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $6,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1158
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 131 unsold
Alexander listed as 12/14/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 569 Lot 515 realized 11,000
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 lot 1310 realized 5015
Christie's sale 7485 Oct 28-29, 1993 lot 838
PF 524365 #1, genuine use
PF 92357 #1, genuine use on cover
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $6,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1158
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 131 unsold
Alexander listed as 12/14/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 569 Lot 515 realized 11,000
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 659 lot 1310 realized 5015
Christie's sale 7485 Oct 28-29, 1993 lot 838
PF 524365 #1, genuine use
PF 92357 #1, genuine use on cover
