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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 15, 1848 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | Jno. A. Field |
| Cert Author | PSE |
| Cert # | (1989) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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Lot 770 [Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), impressive and attractive example with large margins including the top frame line of the stamp below, excellent shade, sharp impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on 1848 folded cover addressed to Providence RI, matching "BOSTON 5 cts" postmark at center; light file fold passes through left edge of Boston postmark, Extremely Fine, 1989 P.S.E. certificate, which calls this stamp a red brown, however we feel strongly that this shade is the scarcer brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $525.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 634 realized 502
Alexander listed as 4/15/48
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 669 lot 2192
Scott $525.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 634 realized 502
Alexander listed as 4/15/48
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 669 lot 2192
