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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | 18xx |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Mrs. L. Peale |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 304791 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to touched top right, tied by red "Way", repeated at top center, on folded cover to the wife of artist Titian Peale in Washington, rare and Very Fine usage. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
From 1849 to 1872, Peale worked as an examiner for the U.S. Patent Office. This marking is usually found on mail from Philadelphia that went by railroad.
Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 373
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx from Baltimore
PF 304791
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED "WAY" CANCEL, ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET TO WASHINGTON, DC.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON A FOLDED COVER WITHOUT SIDE FLAPS
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
From 1849 to 1872, Peale worked as an examiner for the U.S. Patent Office. This marking is usually found on mail from Philadelphia that went by railroad.
Hammer Price $850.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 373
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx from Baltimore
PF 304791
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED "WAY" CANCEL, ON FOLDED OUTER ADDRESS SHEET TO WASHINGTON, DC.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON A FOLDED COVER WITHOUT SIDE FLAPS
