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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 23, 1849 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Monroe |
| To State | WI |
| Addressee | J. A. Bingham |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 360905 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), large even margins, grayish brown shade, worn impression, magenta grid, matching Chicago Ill. Nov. 23 c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Monroe, Wis., stamp with tiny margin tear, lifted and put back, the lettersheet lightly cleaned, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate $400-500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1374 realized 300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 825 lot 954 realized 300
Alexander listed as 11/23/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 240 lot 62 realized 60
Christie's sale 7557 May 18, 1994 lot 466 realized 276
PF 360905
1VAR 1847 5¢ brown
SINGLE, MAGENTA GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATED FL TO MONROE, WI, MAGENTA CHICAGO, IL PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Tear At Top AND SMALL TONED SPOT AT LEFT CENTER.
Estimate $400-500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1374 realized 300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 825 lot 954 realized 300
Alexander listed as 11/23/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 240 lot 62 realized 60
Christie's sale 7557 May 18, 1994 lot 466 realized 276
PF 360905
1VAR 1847 5¢ brown
SINGLE, MAGENTA GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATED FL TO MONROE, WI, MAGENTA CHICAGO, IL PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Tear At Top AND SMALL TONED SPOT AT LEFT CENTER.
