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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 20, 1849 |
| From City | Fort Wayne |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Logansport |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | D. D. Pratt |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 81588 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large to enormous margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, lovely distinctive shade and sharp detailed impression, cancelled by manuscript X, red Fort Wayne In. June 20 c.d.s., on 1849 folded letter to Logansport, Extremely Fine.
Estimate $400-500 Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 113 realized 325
Alexander listed as 6/20/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 551 lot 1422 realized 550
Sotheby's sale S-57 lot 132 realized 700
PF 81588 #1, genuine used on cover
Estimate $400-500 Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 113 realized 325
Alexander listed as 6/20/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 551 lot 1422 realized 550
Sotheby's sale S-57 lot 132 realized 700
PF 81588 #1, genuine used on cover
