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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 1, 18xx |
| From City | Havre de Grace |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | W. L. Schaffer |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 200766 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), clear to large margins, beautiful impression and shade, blue "Paid" cancel, matching "Havre de Grace Md. Jun. 1" c.d.s. on folded cover to Philadelphia, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $500-750.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1061 realized 625
Alexander listed as 6/1/xx
PF 200766
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
ON FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, BLUE "PAID" CANCEL & HAVRE DE GRACE, MD PMK., BLUE "R" REGISTERED HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 697 lot 125 realized 450
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1061 realized 625
Alexander listed as 6/1/xx
PF 200766
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
ON FOLDED LETTER SHEET TO PHILADELPHIA, BLUE "PAID" CANCEL & HAVRE DE GRACE, MD PMK., BLUE "R" REGISTERED HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 697 lot 125 realized 450
