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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 9, 1849 |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Columbus |
| To State | OH |
| Addressee | Swan & Andrews |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 300001 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Vertical pair, full to large margins, beautiful color ("Ridgeway's Dark Russet" as noted by Ashbrook on back), just tied by red grids lightly struck on buff envelope to Columbus, O. with matching "Portland Me. 9 Jul. 10" c.d.s. at right, reverse with die cut label, "Eastern Telegraph/Umpire Block/Main St./Portland Me." in gold on blackish blue used to seal flap, original 1849 enclosure; cover with trivial toned spot at top that barely touches the margin of the pair, still a Very Fine cover with an exceptionally handsome pair plus, the use of the telegraph label is exceedingly rare. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Expertization: signed Ashbrook and 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1028
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 443 realized 950
Alexander listed as 7/9/49
PF 300001
1VAR 1847 5 red brown
VERTICAL PAIR, RED GRID CANCELS, ON COVER TO OHIO, MATCHING RED PORTLAND ME. PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage OF SCOTT 1, REDDISH BROWN
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 697 lot 133 realized 1050
Expertization: signed Ashbrook and 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,900.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1028
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 443 realized 950
Alexander listed as 7/9/49
PF 300001
1VAR 1847 5 red brown
VERTICAL PAIR, RED GRID CANCELS, ON COVER TO OHIO, MATCHING RED PORTLAND ME. PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage OF SCOTT 1, REDDISH BROWN
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 697 lot 133 realized 1050
