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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 28, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Norristown |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Miss Caroline Cook |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 345 5c Red Brown (1). Full margins, tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Philada Pa. 5cts. Oct. 23" circular datestamp on cover to Norristown Pa., with original 1850-dated letter, reads in part "Please see the enclosed bough with its language" and with few evergreen leaves enclosed, few stained spots, otherwise Very Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 realized 275
Not listed in Alexander
CDS color changed to bring out date. Month is OCT (‘CT’ is clear). Day appears to be 28 (2nd digit well rounded at lower left is not a 3.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1109 realized 275
Not listed in Alexander
CDS color changed to bring out date. Month is OCT (‘CT’ is clear). Day appears to be 28 (2nd digit well rounded at lower left is not a 3.
