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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 9, 1850 |
| From City | Topsham |
| From State | ME |
| To City | Ipswich |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Mrs. Rev D. T. Kimball |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337222 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to clear bottom right, manuscript "X" clear red "Topsham Me. Apr. 9" c.d.s. at right on 1850 folded cover to Ipswich, Mass., cover creases, stamp with small corner crease, Fine. Estimate $300-400
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM TOPSHAM.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Topsham received no stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $475.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 75
Alexander listed as 4/9/xx
PF 337222 A Genuine Usage ON AN 1850 FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET, THE STAMP WITH A SMALL CORNER CREASE AT BOTTOM RIGHT
Letter sent to Dolly Varnum (Coburn) Kimball (1783-1873), wife of Reverend David Tenney Kimball (1782-1860), pastor of the First Congregational Church in Ipswich, Mass.
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM TOPSHAM.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Topsham received no stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $475.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 75
Alexander listed as 4/9/xx
PF 337222 A Genuine Usage ON AN 1850 FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET, THE STAMP WITH A SMALL CORNER CREASE AT BOTTOM RIGHT
Letter sent to Dolly Varnum (Coburn) Kimball (1783-1873), wife of Reverend David Tenney Kimball (1782-1860), pastor of the First Congregational Church in Ipswich, Mass.
