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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 27, 1851 |
| From City | Ballardvale |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Sanbornton Bridge |
| To State | NH |
| Addressee | Miss Mary Stilphen |
| Cert Author | |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins on three sides, irregularly cut into at right, pen cancelled, manuscript "Ballard Vale Mss. Jany 27" and "Paid", the latter just tying stamp, on 1851 (c.) envelope to Sanbornton Bridge, Fine and very scarce usage.
Estimate $200-300
Ballard Vale received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 143 realized 350
Alexander listed as 1/27/51
Estimate $200-300
Ballard Vale received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 143 realized 350
Alexander listed as 1/27/51

