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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 21, 1847 |
| From City | Brunswick |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Ashur Adams |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown, dot in "S" variety (No. 1a), ample to large margins except touched top right, stunning deep color and very sharp impression, tied by 11-bar open grid struck in criss-cross fashion, matching "Brunswick Me. Oct. 21" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to Boston; stamp with very light bends at top from lettersheet, still Very Fine. Scott $700. Estimate $400-600.
THE EARLIEST 5¢ USAGE FROM BRUNSWICK
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1048 realized 575
Alexander listed as 10/21/47
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 492 realized 900 (image) with matching 10c cover
THE EARLIEST 5¢ USAGE FROM BRUNSWICK
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1048 realized 575
Alexander listed as 10/21/47
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 492 realized 900 (image) with matching 10c cover
