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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Saco |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Moses Emery |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Deep rich color and early proof-like impression, large even margins, tied by red grid, matching "Boston 5cts. 5 Jan." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Saco Me., light vertical file fold well away from stamp, Extremely Fine, ex Knapp (lot label affixed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 933 Lot 171 realized 425 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/5/48
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 332 realized 225
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2197 realized 20
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 933 Lot 171 realized 425 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/5/48
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc., sale 1109 lot 332 realized 225
Parke-Bernet sale 282 May 10 1941 (Knapp) lot 2197 realized 20
