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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Sidney Brooks |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), ample to large margins, rich color and sharp impression, red grid and tied by matching "Boston 5 cts 3 May" c.d.s. on 1848 folded letter from Mass. merchant & politician Peter Brooks to New York, Very Fine. ¨Estimate $300-400
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1387 realized 300
Alexander listed as 5/3/48
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 49
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1387 realized 300
Alexander listed as 5/3/48
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 49
