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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 12, 1847 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Wareham |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | T. R. Miles |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1145 #1, Red brown, a marvelous example with four large margins and deep rich color tied to Aug 1847 folded letter by red Boston cds. File crease affects stamp but is so striking that still qualifies as Extremely Fine.
Peter Kenedi sale 235 March 22, 1981 (right side of image)
Peter Kenedi sale 230 Nov 10, 1980 lot 4264 (left side of image)
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 8/12/47
Color image and letter courtesy of Roger Lehman.
Letter datelined Boston Aug 12, 1847.
Peter Kenedi sale 235 March 22, 1981 (right side of image)
Peter Kenedi sale 230 Nov 10, 1980 lot 4264 (left side of image)
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 8/12/47
Color image and letter courtesy of Roger Lehman.
Letter datelined Boston Aug 12, 1847.
