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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 1, 18xx |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Belfast |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | W. B. Edson |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), large margins to clear at top, tied by blue grid and matching "Portland Me. 1 Jan." c.d.s. with integral "5" rate, on buff cover to Belfast, Me., tiny manuscript "Pd. A.B.W." in corner; cover with wax seal stain at center, not affecting address or c.d.s., Fine New Years Day usage. Estimate $400-500
Provenance: Sampson
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1380 realized 475
Alexander listed as 1/1/xx
Provenance: Sampson
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1380 realized 475
Alexander listed as 1/1/xx
