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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 7, 1847 |
| From City | Indianapolis |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Perrysville |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | R. D. Moffett |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 340052 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), margins to cutting, deep shade, red grid, matching "Indianapolis Ind. Oct. 7" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to Perrysville, Ind.; cover with vertical tears at top of bottom (this was probably the top cover is a tied bundle), Very Good, the earliest known 5c cover from Indiana.
Estimate $200-300
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 114
Alexander listed as 10/7/47
PF 340052
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FL TO PERRYSVILLE, IND, RED INDIANAPOLIS, IND PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1847 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A CORNER CREASE AT BOTTOM RIGHT, THE COVER WITH TEARS AT TOP AND BOTTOM.
Estimate $200-300
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 114
Alexander listed as 10/7/47
PF 340052
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FL TO PERRYSVILLE, IND, RED INDIANAPOLIS, IND PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1847 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A CORNER CREASE AT BOTTOM RIGHT, THE COVER WITH TEARS AT TOP AND BOTTOM.
