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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 30, 1849 |
| From City | Gardiner |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Bangor |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Geo. R. Smith |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), large to enormous margins, intense color and worn impression, tied by red grid, matching "Gardiner Me. Aug 30" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Bangor, central vertical filing crease through the town cancel, Very Fine. ¨Estimate $300-400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 133 realized 425
Robert G Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) lot 297 realized 525
Alexander listed as 8/30/49
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 133 realized 425
Robert G Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) lot 297 realized 525
Alexander listed as 8/30/49
