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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 28, 1849 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Bellefonte |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 111 5c grayish brown, fine color and impression, margins all around, very fine. Tied by double strike of Philada Pa 5 cts pmk. on folded letter to Bellefonte Pa.
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) realized 115
Not listed in Alexander
CDS date is JAN 28. While the left side of the 8 touches the oval around Franklin’s head, somewhat obscuring the digit (8 or 9?0, the right side is indented, indicative of an 8. Further, Alexander’s note in his book says the 1/29/49 cover to Wm McAlister is cancelled by a 5 and not be a townmark, making this a different cover.
H R Harmer sale 2087 (F R Mayer) realized 115
Not listed in Alexander
CDS date is JAN 28. While the left side of the 8 touches the oval around Franklin’s head, somewhat obscuring the digit (8 or 9?0, the right side is indented, indicative of an 8. Further, Alexander’s note in his book says the 1/29/49 cover to Wm McAlister is cancelled by a 5 and not be a townmark, making this a different cover.
