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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 1850 |
| From City | Kennebunk |
| From State | ME |
| To City | South Berwick |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | W. A. Hayes |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 354332 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins except just in at top left, cancelled by bold 7-bar open grid in blue, matching "Kennebunk Me. Feb. 25" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to South Berwick, manuscript "Pd. E.E.B.", Fine and rare. Estimate $500-750
ONE OF TWO RECORDED COVERS FROM KENNEBUNK.
Kennebunk received no 1847 stamps. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 71
Alexander listed as 2/25/50
PF 354332
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 FL TO SOUTH BERWICH, ME, BLUE KENNEBUNK, ME. PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Toned Spot At Top Left
ONE OF TWO RECORDED COVERS FROM KENNEBUNK.
Kennebunk received no 1847 stamps. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 71
Alexander listed as 2/25/50
PF 354332
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON 1850 FL TO SOUTH BERWICH, ME, BLUE KENNEBUNK, ME. PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Toned Spot At Top Left
