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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 2, 1847 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Bel Air |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Otho Scott |
| Cert Author | APEX |
| Cert # | 244564 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Large to ample margins incl. right sheet margin, tied by blue grids, matching "Baltimore Md. Nov. 2" circular datestamp on folded cover to Belle Air Md., missing bottom and right flaps, stamp with some toning, otherwise Very Fine, ex Knapp (lot label affixed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 933 Lot 192 realized 250
Regency Superior sale 94 lot 2421 realized 300
Alexander listed as 11/2/47
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2199 realized 25
Apex 244564 (12/9/2022) United States, Scott 1, tied to folded letter, blue grid killer and Baltimore circular town mark, stamp sulfuretted. Genuine.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 933 Lot 192 realized 250
Regency Superior sale 94 lot 2421 realized 300
Alexander listed as 11/2/47
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2199 realized 25
Apex 244564 (12/9/2022) United States, Scott 1, tied to folded letter, blue grid killer and Baltimore circular town mark, stamp sulfuretted. Genuine.

