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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 1848 |
| From City | Havre de Grace |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | W. L. Schaffer |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
US # 1 5¢ Franklin on folded letter, blue "PAID" cancel, Average, 3 margins. 2012 Scott USA Specialized Catalog Value circa $660.00
EBAY lot (coverking)
Alexander listed as 8/17/xx but docketed Aug 1848 on back
Lot 1168 5c Dark Brown (1a). Three margins, in at L., canceled by three strikes of "Paid" in blue, one tying, on folded cover with matching "Havre de Grace Md." cds, Fine, rare
town (Photo) E. 200-250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1168 realized 150
EBAY lot (coverking)
Alexander listed as 8/17/xx but docketed Aug 1848 on back
Lot 1168 5c Dark Brown (1a). Three margins, in at L., canceled by three strikes of "Paid" in blue, one tying, on folded cover with matching "Havre de Grace Md." cds, Fine, rare
town (Photo) E. 200-250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1168 realized 150

