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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 15, 1851 |
| From City | Chicago |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Oregon |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Henry A. Mix |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 192797 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF192797
1 1847 5¢ brown ON PORTION OF FOLDED LETTER SHEET, RED GRID CANCELLATION & RED CHICAGO PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 2/15/51
Lot 1043 5c Brown (1), large even margins, late impression, tied by bold red grid, matching Chicago Feb 15 ds on folded cover front with flap, superb stamp and attractive cover front. est. 600
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 realized 660
Ventura Stamp Co Fall 1988 lot 344
Robert A. Siegel sale 1291 lot 165 realized 600 (image)
1 1847 5¢ brown ON PORTION OF FOLDED LETTER SHEET, RED GRID CANCELLATION & RED CHICAGO PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 2/15/51
Lot 1043 5c Brown (1), large even margins, late impression, tied by bold red grid, matching Chicago Feb 15 ds on folded cover front with flap, superb stamp and attractive cover front. est. 600
Christie's sale 6550 March 15, 1988 realized 660
Ventura Stamp Co Fall 1988 lot 344
Robert A. Siegel sale 1291 lot 165 realized 600 (image)
