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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 18xx |
| From City | Jacksonville |
| From State | IL |
| To City | San Jose |
| To State | CA |
| Addressee | James F. Reed |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 78293 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins, tied by "Paid" straightline and "Jacksonville Ill. Jun. 19" circular datestamp, additional "Paid" and ms. "6" rate on cover to San Jose Cal., attempted use of demonetized 1847 Issue, a manuscript mark on stamp has been removed and the cover has been expertly cleaned and improved along edges to improve appearance
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A REMARKABLE LATE USAGE OF THE 1847 ISSUE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREPAY RATE TO CALIFORNIA FROM ILLINOIS.
Ex Gibson and Sampson. With 1979 P.F. certificate (showing cover in its original condition).
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 820 Lot 14 realized 7000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 433 ($2800)
Alexander listed as 6/19/xx
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 304
PF 78293 #1, genuine use on cover with pen cancel removed
VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A REMARKABLE LATE USAGE OF THE 1847 ISSUE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREPAY RATE TO CALIFORNIA FROM ILLINOIS.
Ex Gibson and Sampson. With 1979 P.F. certificate (showing cover in its original condition).
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 820 Lot 14 realized 7000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 433 ($2800)
Alexander listed as 6/19/xx
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 304
PF 78293 #1, genuine use on cover with pen cancel removed
