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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 29, 18xx |
| From City | Portland |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Kimball, Jewett & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1a, 1847 5c Blackish brown, nice color and impression, four clear margins tied by Blue grid with matching Portland ME 29 Dec strike to rebacked envelope, addressed Boston MS, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $750)
Harmers sale 2999 lot 2061
Alexander listed as 12/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 52 realized 85
Christie’s sale 6776 Mar 16, 1989 (Klein5) lot 1014 realized 385
Harmers sale 2999 lot 2061
Alexander listed as 12/20/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 52 realized 85
Christie’s sale 6776 Mar 16, 1989 (Klein5) lot 1014 realized 385

