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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 20, 1847 |
| From City | Brunswick |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Frances Adams |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1636 5c Dark Brown (1a), beautiful color and early prooflike impression, R. sheet margin copy, margins large to barely touching BR corner, trivial bleach spots, cancelled by distinctive red grid, matching Brunswick Me. Oct 20 (1847) ds on folded letter to Boston Mass, very find, scarce small town. Est. 500-600
Christie’s sale March 14, 1990
Alexander listed as 10/20/47
Christie’s sale March 14, 1990
Alexander listed as 10/20/47

