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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 19, 1850 |
| From City | Biddeford |
| From State | ME |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Smith & Boynton |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins on three sides, in at left, canceled by manuscript "X", with blue "Biddeford Me. Apr 19" c.d.s., on 1850 folded letter to New York, endorsed "Paid 5 and 5 due" which also ties the stamp to complete the 10¢ rate for over 300 miles, Very Fine and possibly a unique notation. Estimate $500-750
THE ONLY RECORDED COVER FROM BIDDEFORD.
Biddeford received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $800.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1087
Alexander listed as 4/19/50
THE ONLY RECORDED COVER FROM BIDDEFORD.
Biddeford received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $800.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1087
Alexander listed as 4/19/50
