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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | London |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Fredk. Huth & Co. |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 492800 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Full margins to clear, tied by red grid and matching "Boston 5cts. 25 Feb." circular datestamp on blue 1848 folded cover to London, England, ms. "1/" due marking, vertical file fold thru stamp, otherwise Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1506 realized 325 (image)
Alexander listed as 2/25/48
Christie's sale 7485 Oct 28-29, 1993 lot 844
PF 492800 - IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH A VERTICAL FILE CREASE.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1506 realized 325 (image)
Alexander listed as 2/25/48
Christie's sale 7485 Oct 28-29, 1993 lot 844
PF 492800 - IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH A VERTICAL FILE CREASE.
