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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 16, 1849 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Charles Gilpin |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ brown (No. 1), full to large margins, tied on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia by neat strike blue numeral "5" in oval with matching "Baltimore Md., Oct 16" c.d.s.; light file fold through stamp, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Very scarce cancelled with rate marking.
Estimate $750-1,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 309 Lot 1005
Alexander listed as 10/16/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 175 realized 85
Estimate $750-1,000
Matthew Bennett International Sale 309 Lot 1005
Alexander listed as 10/16/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 175 realized 85
