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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 3, 1850 |
| From City | Middletown |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Pleasant Valley |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Daniel Youngs & Co |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), clear to ample margins, cancelled by criss-cross blue grids, "tied" by light embossing of the grid's rim, on 1850 folded letter with matching "Middletown Con. Aug 3" c.d.s. and "5" in irregular circle, to Pleasant Valley; toning along central file fold, Fine. Estimate $400-600.
The redundant use of the rate handstamp is associated with this office.
Matthew Bennett International sale 287 lot 1032 realized 450
Alexander listed as 8/3/50
Regency Superior sale 110 lot 2620 realized 300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 149 realized 80
The redundant use of the rate handstamp is associated with this office.
Matthew Bennett International sale 287 lot 1032 realized 450
Alexander listed as 8/3/50
Regency Superior sale 110 lot 2620 realized 300
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 387 lot 149 realized 80

