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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 20, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Shepherd's Towne |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | James T. Markell |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, small creases, tied by blue "5" in oval, matching "Baltimore Md. Mar. 20" c.d.s. on undated folded letter to Shepherdstown, Va.; Very Fine appearance. ¨Estimate $300-400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 137 realized 300
Alexander listed as 4/20/49
I favor April over March for the mailing date. The small inking to the left of the R looks more like part of a P than part of an A. The 0 in the day is clear but the 2 is hidden behind the script M. With other brightness settings, the 2 is clearer.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 137 realized 300
Alexander listed as 4/20/49
I favor April over March for the mailing date. The small inking to the left of the R looks more like part of a P than part of an A. The 0 in the day is clear but the 2 is hidden behind the script M. With other brightness settings, the 2 is clearer.
