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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 27, 1848 |
| From City | Annapolis |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Belmont |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | Betty Clapham |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 404875 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample margins, brilliant color and exceptionally sharp early impression, canceled and just tied by red grid, matching "Annapolis Md Oct 27" c.d.s. on folded letter sheet to Belmont Va., Extremely Fine and appealing. Estimate $1,000-1,500
THERE ARE FIVE RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVERS FROM ANNAPOLIS OF WHICH ONLY TWO ARE THE 5¢. Hammer Price $3,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1030
PF 404875
1b 1847 5¢ orange brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO VIRGINA, MATCHING ANNAPOLIS MD POSTMARK AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PhilaMercury Cover #3075
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 10/27/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1127 realized 2800 with 10/5/48 cover
THERE ARE FIVE RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVERS FROM ANNAPOLIS OF WHICH ONLY TWO ARE THE 5¢. Hammer Price $3,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1030
PF 404875
1b 1847 5¢ orange brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO VIRGINA, MATCHING ANNAPOLIS MD POSTMARK AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
PhilaMercury Cover #3075
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 10/27/xx
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1127 realized 2800 with 10/5/48 cover
