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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 27, 1848 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Clarksburg |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | B. Despard |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Dark Brown (1a). Intense shade and proof-like impression, large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by blue "Paid" handstamp, matching "Baltimore Md. Jan. 27" circular datestamp on folded 1848 folded letter to Clarksburg Va., vertical file fold well away from stamp, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and lovely cover, ex Knapp (lot label affixed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 933 Lot 161 realized 1800 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/27/xx
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2196 realized 27.50
Burton Despard was an attorney and a Clerk of the Board of Trustees of Clarksburg Va.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 933 Lot 161 realized 1800 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/27/xx
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2196 realized 27.50
Burton Despard was an attorney and a Clerk of the Board of Trustees of Clarksburg Va.
