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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 18xx |
| From City | Elkton |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Elizabethtown |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | Miss Maria Van Sickles |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337257 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Margins to cutting, rich color, tied by pen cancel on white envelope to Elizabethtown, N.J. with bold red "Elkton Md. May 28" c.d.s., black wax seal on reverse, Fine. Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY RECORDED USAGE FROM ELKTON.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Elkton did not receive a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 79
Alexander listed as 5/28/xx
Matthew Bennett International Sale 355 lot 47 realized 220
PF 337257: Genuine use
THE ONLY RECORDED USAGE FROM ELKTON.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Elkton did not receive a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $450.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 79
Alexander listed as 5/28/xx
Matthew Bennett International Sale 355 lot 47 realized 220
PF 337257: Genuine use
