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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 28, 1847 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Southport |
| To State | Wisc Terr |
| Addressee | R. B. Winsor |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 507432 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Dot in "S" variety, beautiful rich color and proof-like early impression, tied by red grid and matching "Chicago Ill. Oct. 28" cds, matching red "5" in serrated oval handstamp on 1847 folded letter to "Southport, W.T." (Wisconsin Territory), fresh and Very Fine, ex Matthies
Est. 1500-2000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 11 realized 2800 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2263 realized 1200
Alexander listed as 10/28/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 12 realized 280
PF 507432
1VAR 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, DOT IN "S" VARIETY, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 FOLDED LETTER TO SOUTHPORT, WISCONSIN TERRITORY, WITH RED CHICAGO IL PMK AND MATCHING "5" IN SERRATED OVAL HANDSTAMP (S-E NS-E9).
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
R. B. Winsor was a merchant in Southport (now Kenosha since 1850), manufacturing harness, window sash and doors. He is listed in the 1858 Kenosha city directory as a partner with T. English in the manufacture of harnesses at Main & Market Streets.
Est. 1500-2000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 11 realized 2800 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2263 realized 1200
Alexander listed as 10/28/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 12 realized 280
PF 507432
1VAR 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, DOT IN "S" VARIETY, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 FOLDED LETTER TO SOUTHPORT, WISCONSIN TERRITORY, WITH RED CHICAGO IL PMK AND MATCHING "5" IN SERRATED OVAL HANDSTAMP (S-E NS-E9).
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
R. B. Winsor was a merchant in Southport (now Kenosha since 1850), manufacturing harness, window sash and doors. He is listed in the 1858 Kenosha city directory as a partner with T. English in the manufacture of harnesses at Main & Market Streets.
