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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 2, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Miss Elizabeth J. Alnuts |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 94467 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, fine impression, tied by blue "5" in oval on 1849 folded letter to Washington with matching "Baltimore Md. Jun. 2" c.d.s. and second strike of rate marking, Very Fine, very attractive usage. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1677
Alexander listed as 6/2/49
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2063 realized 300 (image)
Matthew Bennett International sale 355 lot 41 realized 250
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 11 lot 24
PF 94467 #1, genuine use on cover dated June 2, 1849
Letter sent in care of Benjamin L. Jackson & Brother (William B. Jackson) and George J. Seufferie were grocers at 333 Penn Ave. (1860 Boyd’s Washington DC directory)
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1677
Alexander listed as 6/2/49
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2063 realized 300 (image)
Matthew Bennett International sale 355 lot 41 realized 250
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 11 lot 24
PF 94467 #1, genuine use on cover dated June 2, 1849
Letter sent in care of Benjamin L. Jackson & Brother (William B. Jackson) and George J. Seufferie were grocers at 333 Penn Ave. (1860 Boyd’s Washington DC directory)
