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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 2, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Rockford |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Robertson & Holland |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 401293 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, attractive shade on noticeably bluish paper, tied by red "Chicago Ill. Jul. 2" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover to Rockford, Ill., lettersheet with light even toning that does not affect stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500-750 ¨Hammer Price $475.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 39
Alexander listed as 7/2/49
Christoph Gartner sale 14 lot 5989
Christoph Gartner sale 10 lot 4076
PF 401293
1 1847 5¢ brown
SINGLE, RED CHICAGO ILL TOWN CANCEL, ON 1849 DOCKETED FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO ROCKFORD IL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 lot 1042 realized 1100
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 39
Alexander listed as 7/2/49
Christoph Gartner sale 14 lot 5989
Christoph Gartner sale 10 lot 4076
PF 401293
1 1847 5¢ brown
SINGLE, RED CHICAGO ILL TOWN CANCEL, ON 1849 DOCKETED FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO ROCKFORD IL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 lot 1042 realized 1100
