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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 21, 18xx |
| From City | Farmersburgh |
| From State | IA |
| To City | Worcester |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Hon. Isaac Davis |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 6 1847, 5¢ red brown, PAIR with mostly margins all around tied by manuscript "X" on a folded letter sheet docketed "Farmersburgh June 21" and addressed to "Hon. Isaac Davis L.L.D. Worcester, Mass". Accompanied by 5¢ single on cover (most margins and crease) to Davis from New York (Scott 1).
Estimate $500 - 600
Farmerburgh received no 5¢ stamps. The only other 5¢ cover from Farmersburgh is similar to this except there is only a small remnant of the pair and is dated 7/11/50, also addressed to Isaac Davis. A significant cover
Harmers International sale 3
Not listed in Alexander
Isaac Davis was a lawyer located at 141 Main Street
Estimate $500 - 600
Farmerburgh received no 5¢ stamps. The only other 5¢ cover from Farmersburgh is similar to this except there is only a small remnant of the pair and is dated 7/11/50, also addressed to Isaac Davis. A significant cover
Harmers International sale 3
Not listed in Alexander
Isaac Davis was a lawyer located at 141 Main Street
