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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 4, 1849 |
| From City | Fort Wayne |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Jeffersonville |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | Miss Mary J. Read |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | (1999) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample margins to touched, tied by pen strokes on envelope with light "Fort Wayne Ia Oct. 4" c.d.s. to Jeffersonville, Ind.; stamp with small faults, Fine appearance, rare. Estimate $300-400
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $325.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 45
Alexander listed as 10/4/49
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $325.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 45
Alexander listed as 10/4/49
