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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 10, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Baltimore |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Henry James |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 338604 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to in at top, pre-print paper fold at left, clear sharp impression and handsome shade called dark brown by P.F., small manuscript "X" on Oct. 10, 1849 folded letter from Wrightsville Pa. to Baltimore with manuscript. "Way" written opposite stamp, letter begins "I was mistaken about a way car agoing clear through the first day. They only go to York. So that car will not be at the switch till tomorrow." etc.; stamp with light horizontal crease from contents, Fine and rare usage. Estimate $400-500
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $475.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1115
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2361 realized 750
Alexander listed as 10/10/49
PF 338604: Genuine Usage On An 1849 Folded Letter OF SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN, WITH A VERTICAL PREPRINTING PAPER FOLD AT LEFT, AND LIGHT CREASES: THE LETTER IS DATELINED WRIGHTSVILLE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $475.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1115
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2361 realized 750
Alexander listed as 10/10/49
PF 338604: Genuine Usage On An 1849 Folded Letter OF SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN, WITH A VERTICAL PREPRINTING PAPER FOLD AT LEFT, AND LIGHT CREASES: THE LETTER IS DATELINED WRIGHTSVILLE.
