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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 27, 18xx |
| From City | Andover |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Westfield |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Jonathan Taylor |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins, cancelled by red grid, matching "Andover Ms. Jun 27" c.d.s., on buff envelope to Westfield, cancellations a bit oxidized (previously described as brown), still Very Fine and a handsome usage from this rare town.
Estimate $400-500
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED COVERS FROM ANDOVER.
Provenance: Hart.
Andover received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 142 realized 675
Alexander listed as 6/27/xx
Robert G Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) lot 133 realized 800
H R Harmer sale 3069 lot 1005 unsold (image)
Estimate $400-500
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED COVERS FROM ANDOVER.
Provenance: Hart.
Andover received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 142 realized 675
Alexander listed as 6/27/xx
Robert G Kaufmann sale 66 (Hart) lot 133 realized 800
H R Harmer sale 3069 lot 1005 unsold (image)
