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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 18xx |
| From City | Burlington |
| From State | IA |
| To City | Dubuque |
| To State | IA |
| Addressee | Rev George W. Gorham |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 401294 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to cutting, manuscript "X", on buff envelope to Dubuque with red "Burlington Iowa May 16" c.d.s., ca. 1850 usage; cover with two tiny edge nicks, Fine and rare. Estimate $500-750
ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS FROM BURLINGTON.
After Arkansas, Iowa is considered the most difficult state from which to acquire an 1847 usage.
Hammer Price $1,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 47
Alexander listed as 5/16/xx
PF 401294
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON COVER TO DUBUQUE IOWA, RED BURLINGTON IOWA PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Tear At Top CENTER
Rev. George W. Gorham, graduate of Yale divinity school, was a Baptist who went to Dubuque in 1849 and served as a minister for 1 year, returning to Connecticut in 1850.
ONE OF FIVE RECORDED COVERS FROM BURLINGTON.
After Arkansas, Iowa is considered the most difficult state from which to acquire an 1847 usage.
Hammer Price $1,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 47
Alexander listed as 5/16/xx
PF 401294
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON COVER TO DUBUQUE IOWA, RED BURLINGTON IOWA PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Tear At Top CENTER
Rev. George W. Gorham, graduate of Yale divinity school, was a Baptist who went to Dubuque in 1849 and served as a minister for 1 year, returning to Connecticut in 1850.
