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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 24, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Wareham |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Thomas R. Miles |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 94295 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Huge margins all around, early proof-like impression, tied by red grid, matching "Boston 5 cts. 24 Jan." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Wareham Mass., two light vertical file folds away from stamp, small tear at top of cover, the stamp is an Extremely Fine Gem, with 1981 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 875 Lot 729 realized 575
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 834 Lot 201 realized 800
Alexander listed as 1/24/xx
Peter Kenedi of California sale 230 lot 4265
PF 94295 #1, genuine use
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 875 Lot 729 realized 575
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 834 Lot 201 realized 800
Alexander listed as 1/24/xx
Peter Kenedi of California sale 230 lot 4265
PF 94295 #1, genuine use
