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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 1850 |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | New Haven |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Henry E. Dwight |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 240721 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, tied by red grid, matching "Portland Me. Jul. 25" c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter to Yale College, New Haven, file fold at right thru c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 136 realized 425
Alexander listed as 7/25/50
PF 240721
1 1847 5¢ brown
ON FOLDED LETTER TO NEW HAVEN, RED GRID CANCEL, MATCHING PORTLAND, ME. PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Estimate $400-500
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 136 realized 425
Alexander listed as 7/25/50
PF 240721
1 1847 5¢ brown
ON FOLDED LETTER TO NEW HAVEN, RED GRID CANCEL, MATCHING PORTLAND, ME. PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
