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| Scott Number | 03X1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 9, 1847 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Cornelius & Son |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 0 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Baltimore Md., 5c Black (3X1). Large margins to just in with complete framelines on three sides, tied by blue "Paid" handstamp, matching "5" in circle and "Baltimore Md. Feb. 9" circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia, vertical file fold thru stamp
A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL USED ON COVER AND CANCELLED SOLELY BY A HANDSTAMPED MARKING.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 878 lot 224 realized 3,250
Not listed in Hayes census.
A FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT BALTIMORE POSTMASTER'S PROVISIONAL USED ON COVER AND CANCELLED SOLELY BY A HANDSTAMPED MARKING.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 878 lot 224 realized 3,250
Not listed in Hayes census.
