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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 1849 |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Portsmouth |
| To State | NH |
| Addressee | Judge Woodbury |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), margins to touched at left, tied by blue "5 Portland Me. 8 May" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Portsmouth; fresh Fine. Estimate $300-400
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 132
Alexander listed as 5/8/49
Provenance: Sampson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 132
Alexander listed as 5/8/49

