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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Rockford |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Robertson & Holland |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 401292 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large to huge margins including right sheet margin, clear impression, tied by red "Chicago Ill., May 17" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover to Rockford, c.d.s. repeated at left, cover fresh Fine, Extremely fine stamp. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook. Hammer Price $1,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 38
Alexander listed as 5/17/49
PF 401292
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED CHICAGO ILL TOWN CANCEL, ON 1849 DOCKETED FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO ROCKFORD IL, ADDITIONAL STRIKE OF PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook. Hammer Price $1,000.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 38
Alexander listed as 5/17/49
PF 401292
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED CHICAGO ILL TOWN CANCEL, ON 1849 DOCKETED FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO ROCKFORD IL, ADDITIONAL STRIKE OF PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
