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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 1849 |
| From City | Calais |
| From State | ME |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Smith & Boynton |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), vertical pair, ample to large margins, each with bold red grid, matching "Calais Me. Dec. 16" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover to New York; bottom stamp with file crease, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $750-1,000
Provenance: Sampson, Meroni, "Sierra Madre".
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 128 realized 850
PhilaMercury Cover #3184
Alexander listed as 12/16/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 158 realized 190
Image of cover back from Analyzing Transatlantic Covers by Richard F. Winter
Provenance: Sampson, Meroni, "Sierra Madre".
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 128 realized 850
PhilaMercury Cover #3184
Alexander listed as 12/16/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 158 realized 190
Image of cover back from Analyzing Transatlantic Covers by Richard F. Winter
