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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 4, 1847 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Lancaster |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John N. Lane |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1020 5c Dark Brown (1a) left sheet margin single, with other margins huge to just cutting frame line at bottom right, including bits of adjacent frame lines at top, deep luxuriant color and a razor sharp first printing impression, cancelled by a Blue straightline PAID on 1847 folded letter to Lancaster Pa., with matching Blue Baltimore, Md./Dec 4/ cds at left, stamp with a sealed tear at right, very fine usage, Cat $735 (color photo)
Matthew Bennett International Sale 214 realized 145
Alexander listed as 12/4/47
Matthew Bennett International Sale 214 realized 145
Alexander listed as 12/4/47
