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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 5, 1849 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Deposit |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Edwin R. Gillett |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 3LB1 |
Notes
1847, 5¢ grayish brown (Scott No. 1a). Large margins to touched at lower right, distinctive pale shade and clear impression, used with Boston Mass., 1¢ blue on pelure (3LB1), ample to large margins, and tied together by bold red "Boston 5 cts 5 Sep" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Deposit, N.Y.; 5¢ with tiny tear at top, carrier with usual gum toning and tear at left, Very Fine appearance, rare and desirable with both stamps tied together in this manner. Estimate $3,000-4,000
Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1143
Alexander listed as 9/7/49
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) lot 500 realized 650 (image)
Americana Winter (Jan) 2025 sale lot 4019
Americana Winter (Jan) 2025 sale lot 4019
Letter datelined Boston Sep 5, 1849 and signed “your affectionate sister, E. W. Flanders”
Letter from Elizabeth W. Flanders (1824-1854), wife of Cyrus Flanders (1820-1886) from Boston, Mass.
Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1143
Alexander listed as 9/7/49
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228 (Gross IV) lot 500 realized 650 (image)
Americana Winter (Jan) 2025 sale lot 4019
Americana Winter (Jan) 2025 sale lot 4019
Letter datelined Boston Sep 5, 1849 and signed “your affectionate sister, E. W. Flanders”
Letter from Elizabeth W. Flanders (1824-1854), wife of Cyrus Flanders (1820-1886) from Boston, Mass.
