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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 11, 1850 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Marengo |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Anson Sperry |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 315628 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins, beautiful color and superb impression, cancelled by red "5" in cogwheel oval, matching bold "Chicago -Ill. 11 Mar." c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Marengo, Ill., stamp with pressed-out vertical file crease (no paper fibers appear broken), Very Fine and handsome appearance. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1675
Alexander listed as 3/11/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 774 lot 554 realized 900
PF 315628
1 1847 5c red brown
SINGLE, RED "5" IN COGWHEEL CANCEL OF CHICAGO, ILL, ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A FILE FOLD WHICH BREAKS THE PAPER OF THE STAMP AT BOTTOM
Expertization: 2002 P.S.E. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1675
Alexander listed as 3/11/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 774 lot 554 realized 900
PF 315628
1 1847 5c red brown
SINGLE, RED "5" IN COGWHEEL CANCEL OF CHICAGO, ILL, ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A FILE FOLD WHICH BREAKS THE PAPER OF THE STAMP AT BOTTOM
