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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 1850 |
| From City | Gorham |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Bath |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | William Ledyard |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337224 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins except small piece out at right, elaborate pen cancel, clear red "Gorham Me. Jan. 25" c.d.s. on 1850 gray folded letter to Bath, fresh and Fine. Estimate $300-400
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM GORHAM.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 70
Alexander listed as 1/25/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 734 lot 29 realized 120
PF 337224: Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A SMALL PIECE OUT AT RIGHT
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM GORHAM.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $425.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 70
Alexander listed as 1/25/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 734 lot 29 realized 120
PF 337224: Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A SMALL PIECE OUT AT RIGHT
