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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16, 1847 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Goodhue & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 348232 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 3 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal strip of three, large margins at sides, clear to in at top and bottom, rich color, cancelled by three bold strikes of red grid, matching "Boston Mass. Aug. 16" cds on folded cover to New York, Goodhue correspondence, red crayon "15" rating, part of address obliterated, vertical file fold well clear of stamps, Fine-Very Fine, rare triple-rated cover, ex Seybold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2039 realized 5500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1032 lot 2226 realized 3000
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal strip of three, large margins at sides, clear to in at top and bottom, rich color, cancelled by three bold strikes of red grid, matching Boston Mass. Aug. 16 circular datestamp on blue folded cover to New York, Goodhue correspondence, red crayon 15 rate, part of address obliterated, vertical file fold well clear of stamps.
FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE STRIP OF THREE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE USED TO PAY TRIPLE 5-CENT UNDER-300 MILES RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING BETWEEN ONE AND ONE-AND-AHALF OUNCES.
The elimination of the triple rate went into effect with the Postmaster General's notice on March 15, 1849. Therefore, the use of 1847 Issue stamps to prepay the 15c triple rate for a letter sent under 300 miles was allowed for approximately 20 months.
Ex Seybold and Rose. With 2000 P.F. certificateE. 3,000-4,000
Alexander listed as 8/16/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 453 realized 850
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 1556 realized 180
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 287 lot 281 realized 220
PF 348242 It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 814 Lot 2039 realized 5500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1032 lot 2226 realized 3000
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal strip of three, large margins at sides, clear to in at top and bottom, rich color, cancelled by three bold strikes of red grid, matching Boston Mass. Aug. 16 circular datestamp on blue folded cover to New York, Goodhue correspondence, red crayon 15 rate, part of address obliterated, vertical file fold well clear of stamps.
FINE-VERY FINE. A RARE STRIP OF THREE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE USED TO PAY TRIPLE 5-CENT UNDER-300 MILES RATE FOR A LETTER WEIGHING BETWEEN ONE AND ONE-AND-AHALF OUNCES.
The elimination of the triple rate went into effect with the Postmaster General's notice on March 15, 1849. Therefore, the use of 1847 Issue stamps to prepay the 15c triple rate for a letter sent under 300 miles was allowed for approximately 20 months.
Ex Seybold and Rose. With 2000 P.F. certificateE. 3,000-4,000
Alexander listed as 8/16/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 453 realized 850
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 1556 realized 180
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 287 lot 281 realized 220
PF 348242 It Is A Genuine Usage
