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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 5, 1849 |
| From City | Hagerstown |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Geo. W. Hunter |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Mostly ample to large margins, fine impression, tied by red grid, matching "Hagerstown Md. Aug. 5" c.d.s. on smallish buff envelope with monogram wax seal, to Philadelphia, 1849 docketing on reverse, stamp with tiny scissor cut at left, Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES FROM HAGERSTOWN. .
Provenance: Seven Oaks.
Hagerstown did not receive a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $675.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 80
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 18 realized 1250 (image)
Alexander listed as 8/5/49
Robert A. Siegel sale 366 lot 119
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES FROM HAGERSTOWN. .
Provenance: Seven Oaks.
Hagerstown did not receive a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $675.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 80
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 799 lot 18 realized 1250 (image)
Alexander listed as 8/5/49
Robert A. Siegel sale 366 lot 119
