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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 21, 1849 |
| From City | Covington |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Portland |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Mrs. John. Anderson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 50685 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Covington, Indiana, 5c 1847 used September 21, 1849
J. David Baker, The Postal History of Indiana, Volume 2, p 713
Alexander listed as 9/21/xx
Lot 913 5c Red Brown (1). Margins to slightly in, couple scissors cuts at B..
Rich Color, on Envelope to Me. tied by "Covington Ind." pmk.' Attractive, One of Two 1847 Covers From Covington & one of Six Covers Known from Indiana Cities That Did Not Receive 1847 Stamps (as of Dec. 1976), with P.F. Certificate (Cover Underpaid for this Distance & Does Not Show Due Mark) (Photo) E.XII
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 556 realized 675
PF 50685 #1, genuinely used (image)
J. David Baker, The Postal History of Indiana, Volume 2, p 713
Alexander listed as 9/21/xx
Lot 913 5c Red Brown (1). Margins to slightly in, couple scissors cuts at B..
Rich Color, on Envelope to Me. tied by "Covington Ind." pmk.' Attractive, One of Two 1847 Covers From Covington & one of Six Covers Known from Indiana Cities That Did Not Receive 1847 Stamps (as of Dec. 1976), with P.F. Certificate (Cover Underpaid for this Distance & Does Not Show Due Mark) (Photo) E.XII
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 556 realized 675
PF 50685 #1, genuinely used (image)
