Developed & Supported by Mark Scheuer. Based on the work of Thomas J. Alexander. Dedicated to the memory of Creighton Hart and Susan McDonald. Feedback, additions, and corrections most welcome. Please send to: mscheue1@rochester.rr.com
√ Click here for the census user’s guide as a PDF
Skip to main content
| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 18xx |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Norwalk |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | G. G. Bishop |
| Cert Author | APEX |
| Cert # | 233537 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847 US SCOTT #1 ON ORIGINAL LETTER SHEET RED BOSTON HANDSTAMP 5 CENTS APEX
Red circular Boston handstamp 5cts circular red grid type killer. May 7. B auxiliary mark. Good margins on the left and top, close to the frame line on the right and bottom.
EBAY lot (any_old_thing1)
APEX certificate 233537 (7/27/2020) – United States #1 on original letter sheet, bleach spots on cover and at upper right corner of stamp. Genuine
Not listed in Alexander
There are two other covers in the census (from New York) to Mr. George G. Bishop in Norwalk, Conn.
Red circular Boston handstamp 5cts circular red grid type killer. May 7. B auxiliary mark. Good margins on the left and top, close to the frame line on the right and bottom.
EBAY lot (any_old_thing1)
APEX certificate 233537 (7/27/2020) – United States #1 on original letter sheet, bleach spots on cover and at upper right corner of stamp. Genuine
Not listed in Alexander
There are two other covers in the census (from New York) to Mr. George G. Bishop in Norwalk, Conn.
