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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 4, 1849 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Portland |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Charles S. Davies |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 51140 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 134 5c Dark Brown (1). Beautiful color & impression, Three large margins, ample at R. Just tied by Red Grid, Red 'Boston" pmk. on 1849 folded letter to Maine. Pre-printing fold, wide if opened. Very Fine (Photo) 175
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 475 realized 140
Alexander listed as 2/4/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 646 lot 349 realized 300
PF 51140 #1a, blackish brown with pre-printing fold genuinely used on cover
Hon. Charles S. Davies was a lawyer in Portland Me and helped resolve the dispute with New Brunswick over the location of the eastern boundary of the state of Maine.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 475 realized 140
Alexander listed as 2/4/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 646 lot 349 realized 300
PF 51140 #1a, blackish brown with pre-printing fold genuinely used on cover
Hon. Charles S. Davies was a lawyer in Portland Me and helped resolve the dispute with New Brunswick over the location of the eastern boundary of the state of Maine.

