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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 5, 1848 |
| From City | Lexington |
| From State | KY |
| To City | Lafayette |
| To State | IN |
| Addressee | Thos. C. Twining |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 340038 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Horizontal pair, position. 89-90R1, right stamp Double Transfer B, ample to large margins except touched to barely in at left and touched bottom right, superb early impression and deep color, each with manuscript. "X" on ca. 1848 folded cover with blue "Lexington Ky. Feb. 5" c.d.s.; vertical file fold runs in margin between stamps, fresh and Fine appearance. Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,300.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1021
Alexander listed as 2/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 139 realized 72.50
PF 340038
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR, PEN CANCELS, POSITIONS 89-90R1, RIGHT STAMP WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE B, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO LAFAYETTE IND, BLUE LEXINGTON KY POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, WITH A VERTICAL CREASE BETWEEN THE STAMPS
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,300.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1021
Alexander listed as 2/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 139 realized 72.50
PF 340038
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
HORIZONTAL PAIR, PEN CANCELS, POSITIONS 89-90R1, RIGHT STAMP WITH DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE B, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO LAFAYETTE IND, BLUE LEXINGTON KY POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, WITH A VERTICAL CREASE BETWEEN THE STAMPS
