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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 7, 1850 |
| From City | Amherst |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Elizabeth Haskins |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337223 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), margins to touching, red grid and lightened pen cancels, on 1850 folded letter with light red "Amherst Ms. Aug. 7" c.d.s.; Fine appearance.
Estimate $200-300
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 141 realized 200
Alexander listed as 8/7/50
Paradise Valley Stamp Company sale F678 lot 8049 realized 160 (image)
PF 337223
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FL TO BOSTON, RED AMHERST, MA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter, The Stamp With AN ADDITIONAL MANUSCRIPT CANCELLATION REMOVED.
Benjamin Tower was a harness maker located at 15 Kneeland Street.
Estimate $200-300
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 141 realized 200
Alexander listed as 8/7/50
Paradise Valley Stamp Company sale F678 lot 8049 realized 160 (image)
PF 337223
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FL TO BOSTON, RED AMHERST, MA PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter, The Stamp With AN ADDITIONAL MANUSCRIPT CANCELLATION REMOVED.
Benjamin Tower was a harness maker located at 15 Kneeland Street.
