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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 4, 18xx |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Worcester |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Mrs. Julia L B Chapin |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 2897 USA (1) 1847 FRANKLIN 5¢ RED BROWN, BLUE PHILI CDS, 'FORWARDED'
Interesting and rare cover, Philadelphia to Worcester, MA, then forwarded to Long Meadow, MA. Franked with #1, large margins all around, vertical pre-printing creases, tied by two blurred strikes of Philadelphia town cancel, manuscript 'Forwarded' just ties stamp, red '5' handstamp (for additional 5¢) to right of stamp and matching red Worcester cds at left. Sharp stamp, cover stains, otherwise very fine. Cat $600
Regency Superior sale 117 realized 480
Not listed in Alexander
Interesting and rare cover, Philadelphia to Worcester, MA, then forwarded to Long Meadow, MA. Franked with #1, large margins all around, vertical pre-printing creases, tied by two blurred strikes of Philadelphia town cancel, manuscript 'Forwarded' just ties stamp, red '5' handstamp (for additional 5¢) to right of stamp and matching red Worcester cds at left. Sharp stamp, cover stains, otherwise very fine. Cat $600
Regency Superior sale 117 realized 480
Not listed in Alexander
