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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 12, 1851 |
| From City | Castine |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Belfast |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | N. H. Bradbury |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337225 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Full to large margins, large bold pen cancel, possible precancel, red "Castine Me. Apr. 12" c.d.s., on 1851 folded letter to Belfast, Very Fine. Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM CASTINE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 66
Alexander listed as 4/12/51
PF 337225: Genuine Usage On An 1851 Folded Letter
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM CASTINE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 66
Alexander listed as 4/12/51
PF 337225: Genuine Usage On An 1851 Folded Letter
