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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 9, 18xx |
| From City | Madison |
| From State | WI |
| To City | Rochester |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Cornelia B. Bristol |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 574297 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 1128 1847, 5¢ red brown, two singles, each large margins except clear at top, each tied by circular red grid cancel, matching red "Madison Wisc., Jul 9" cds on cover to Rochester N.Y.; cancel causes corner crease in right 5¢, cover wear and small upper left corner mend, F.-V.F. and scarce use from Wisconsin.
Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED 1847 ISSUE USAGES FROM MADISON, THIS BEING UNLISTED IN THE 1847 ISSUE CENSUS.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 realized 475
Not listed in Alexander
PF 574297 genuine use, the cover with a small repair at top left corner
Scott No. 1 Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED 1847 ISSUE USAGES FROM MADISON, THIS BEING UNLISTED IN THE 1847 ISSUE CENSUS.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 realized 475
Not listed in Alexander
PF 574297 genuine use, the cover with a small repair at top left corner
