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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 16, 18xx |
| From City | La Fayette |
| From State | IN |
| To City | Newark |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | Mr _ Hilson |
| Cert Author | Scott |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott 1 1847 5 Cent Benjamin Franklin on cover postmarked Lafayette Indiana with authenticity Certificate from Scott publishing
it says:
"Scott #1 with 4 margins, tied to folded wrapper by 2 blue grid cancels matching Lafayette, Ind. Postmark in Blue"
Not listed in Alexander
it says:
"Scott #1 with 4 margins, tied to folded wrapper by 2 blue grid cancels matching Lafayette, Ind. Postmark in Blue"
Not listed in Alexander

