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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 28, 1848 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Annapolis |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Lewis Gassaway |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 461386 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single On Baltimore, Maryland Folded Letter ~ Tied By Superb Blue Numeral \"5\" in Circle Cancel(154)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single perfectly tied by a blue numeral \"5\" in circle cancel on a 1848 dated folded letter sent to Lewis Gassaway in Annapolis, Maryland. Accompanying blue February 28 Baltimore, Maryland circular date stamp cancel at left and partially repeated numeral \"5\" in circle cancel at bottom left of stamp. The stamp features a deep red brown color and ample margins all around. 2008 Philatelic Foundation Certificate (PFC)
The 5-cent stamp on this folded letter pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Maryland state postal history enthusiast, student of 1847 Issue cancels or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
An Extremely Fine & Attractive 1847 5c Single Tied By A Numeral Cancel On 1848 Folded Letter From Baltimore
EBAY Lot (1847 Stamps & Covers)
Alexander listed as 2/28/48
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 46 lot 416 realized 250
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 596 lot 609 year dated as 1848.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 lot 244 year dated as 1849.
H R Harmer sale 3027 lot 1031 realized 190 incorrectly dates this cover as 9/28 but provides the reverse image clearly showing a Feb 1848 mailing.
PF 461386
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, NUMERAL \"5\" IN OVAL CANCEL, ON 1840 AGREEMENT MAILED TO ANNAPOLIS MD, BLUE BALTIMORE MD PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Note this cover was listed as 1849 in lot 244 of Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 Nov 14, 1995 and is the source of the duplicate listing of this cover in Alexander, now removed.
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single perfectly tied by a blue numeral \"5\" in circle cancel on a 1848 dated folded letter sent to Lewis Gassaway in Annapolis, Maryland. Accompanying blue February 28 Baltimore, Maryland circular date stamp cancel at left and partially repeated numeral \"5\" in circle cancel at bottom left of stamp. The stamp features a deep red brown color and ample margins all around. 2008 Philatelic Foundation Certificate (PFC)
The 5-cent stamp on this folded letter pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Maryland state postal history enthusiast, student of 1847 Issue cancels or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
An Extremely Fine & Attractive 1847 5c Single Tied By A Numeral Cancel On 1848 Folded Letter From Baltimore
EBAY Lot (1847 Stamps & Covers)
Alexander listed as 2/28/48
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 46 lot 416 realized 250
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 596 lot 609 year dated as 1848.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 lot 244 year dated as 1849.
H R Harmer sale 3027 lot 1031 realized 190 incorrectly dates this cover as 9/28 but provides the reverse image clearly showing a Feb 1848 mailing.
PF 461386
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, NUMERAL \"5\" IN OVAL CANCEL, ON 1840 AGREEMENT MAILED TO ANNAPOLIS MD, BLUE BALTIMORE MD PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Note this cover was listed as 1849 in lot 244 of Daniel F. Kelleher sale 598 Nov 14, 1995 and is the source of the duplicate listing of this cover in Alexander, now removed.
