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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 18xx |
| From City | Bangor |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Jamaica Plain |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Olivia K. Hilliard |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, handsome color and sharp impression, tied by red grid, matching "Bangor Me. May 18" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Jamaica Plain, Mass., Extremely Fine. Estimate $750-1,000
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 5¢ COVERS FROM BANGOR. .
Provenance: Sampson, Stollnitz. Hammer Price $900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 62
Alexander listed as 5/18/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 480 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 623 lot 30 realized 900
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 361 realized 425
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 5¢ COVERS FROM BANGOR. .
Provenance: Sampson, Stollnitz. Hammer Price $900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 62
Alexander listed as 5/18/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 480 realized 2100
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 623 lot 30 realized 900
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 361 realized 425
