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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 18xx |
| From City | Cumberland |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Frederick |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Jno. H. Williams |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to just in top right corner, attractive shade ("Russet" according to Ashbrook note), tied by black grids on ca. 1849 cover to Frederick, Md., clear red "Cumberland Md. Jun. 19" c.d.s. with date corrected in manuscript from "16", manuscript box charge note underneath stamp, Fine and scarce. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook. Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 78
Alexander listed as 6/19/xx
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 97 lot 2420 balance lot of 12 covers realized 3250 where the cover is dated as 6/18.
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook. Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 78
Alexander listed as 6/19/xx
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 97 lot 2420 balance lot of 12 covers realized 3250 where the cover is dated as 6/18.
