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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 5, 1849 |
| From City | Hagerstown |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Baltimore |
| To State | MD |
| Addressee | Stickney & Beatty |
| Cert Author | APEX |
| Cert # | 170925 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to huge margins including top sheet margins, tied by pen stroke and black "Paid" handstamp, matching "Hagerstown Md. Oct. 5" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover to Baltimore; vertical file crease through stamp, Fine and rare. Estimate $300-400
Provenance: Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 140
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 81 ($280)
Alexander listed as 10/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 131 realized 95 lists this cover as an 1848 use.
APEX Certificate 170925
Genuine
Provenance: Craveri.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 140
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 81 ($280)
Alexander listed as 10/5/48
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 131 realized 95 lists this cover as an 1848 use.
APEX Certificate 170925
Genuine
