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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 18, 1847 |
| From City | Pottsville |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Lot 482 5c Dark Orange Brown (1b). Ample to Large Margins, Magnificent Color & Impression, minute inconsequential scuff speck, on Sept. 18, 1847 Folded Cover tied by Brownish Red grid, matching "Potts Ville Pa." pmk., stamp also tied by docketing "(to pay) it" & lifted to reveal "Paid" cancel beneath, Very Handsome, Scarce Usage. (Photo) 750.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 realized 1050
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale Feb 23, 1939 lot 23
Confusion between this cover and the one to Rev. George Peck (same date, similar cancellation) caused Thomas Alexander to add the notation "Do not list" to this entry.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 realized 1050
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Not listed in Alexander
Daniel F. Kelleher sale Feb 23, 1939 lot 23
Confusion between this cover and the one to Rev. George Peck (same date, similar cancellation) caused Thomas Alexander to add the notation "Do not list" to this entry.
