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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 11, 1848 |
| From City | Dexter |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Waterville |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | A. Perkins |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott No. 1b). Huge margins to cutting, beautiful early impression and color, pen cancelled and tied by orange red grid, matching "Dexter Me. Jan. 11" c.d.s. on 1848 folded letter to Waterville; file crease through stamp does not break paper, otherwise quite fresh, Fine. Estimate $300-400
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM DEXTER.
The town of Dexter received 300 5¢ stamps and 50 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $375.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 67
Alexander listed as 1/11/48
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM DEXTER.
The town of Dexter received 300 5¢ stamps and 50 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $375.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 67
Alexander listed as 1/11/48
