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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 3, 1848 |
| From City | Quincy |
| From State | IL |
| To City | Jacksonville |
| To State | IL |
| Addressee | Samuel Willard |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Ample margins except closer at bottom right, deep shade and clear impression, tied by bold pen cancel on 1848 folded letter to Jacksonville, Ills. with clear blue "Quincy Ills. Mar. 3" c.d.s. at left, Fine and scarce. Estimate $400-500
THE EARLIEST RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM QUINCY.
Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 42
Alexander listed as 3/3/48
Sterling Stamps sale 24C lot 224 realized 120
THE EARLIEST RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM QUINCY.
Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 42
Alexander listed as 3/3/48
Sterling Stamps sale 24C lot 224 realized 120
