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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 1851 |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Gardiner |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Holmes & Robbins |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to cutting, tied by red grids, matching "Portland Me. May 15" c.d.s. on 1851 folded letter to Gardiner, Fine. Estimate $300-400
Hammer Price $500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 74
Alexander listed as 5/15/51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 25 lot 764 realized 280
Hammer Price $500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 74
Alexander listed as 5/15/51
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 25 lot 764 realized 280

