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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 15, 1850 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Staunton |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | H. W. Sheffey |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 260174 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 5 5c Red Brown (1), ample to huge margins include top sheet margin, clear at bottom right, deep shade and excellent impression, cancelled by red ˜5' handstamp as well as tied by blue Baltimore Md Jun 15 cds on 1850 folded letter to Staunton Va., fresh and very find. A particularly attractive usage.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 600
PF 260174
1 1847 5¢ red brown TOP MARGIN SINGLE ON FOLDED LETTER, BLUE BALTIMORE, MD TOWN CANCEL, AND RED NUMERAL "5" CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 6/15/50
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1639
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 realized 600
PF 260174
1 1847 5¢ red brown TOP MARGIN SINGLE ON FOLDED LETTER, BLUE BALTIMORE, MD TOWN CANCEL, AND RED NUMERAL "5" CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Alexander listed as 6/15/50
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1639
