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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23, 1847 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | R. W. Green |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 102 5c Dark Brown (1). Close at top, tied unusual brilliant red grid and pmk. Boston 5, early use (Aug. 23, 1847). Fine 37.50+
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 164
Alexander listed as 8/23/47
Image and the following information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Stolow sale Feb 1969 lot 2
Kenedi sale ay 5, 1972 lot 20 (?)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 164
Alexander listed as 8/23/47
Image and the following information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Stolow sale Feb 1969 lot 2
Kenedi sale ay 5, 1972 lot 20 (?)

