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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 28, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | Bailey & Mason |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1, 1847 5c Grayish brown, clear to large margins, tied by red Boston / 5cts 28 Jul (1848) ,strike to folded letter, addressed Providence RI, light scratch across stamp, vertical file crease, Very Fine appearing. (Scott $600)
Harmers sale 2999 lot 2057
Alexander listed as 7/28/48
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1655
Christie's June 11-12, 1990 lot 1411
Harmers sale 2999 lot 2057
Alexander listed as 7/28/48
Christie's sale March 14, 1990 lot 1655
Christie's June 11-12, 1990 lot 1411

