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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 15, 1850 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Andover |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Samuel Fletcher |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1621 5c Brown (1), large even margins, dark shade, a superb copy tied by bold red grid cancel, matching Boston Jul 15 5 cts circular datestamp on 1850 blue folded letter, fresh and extremely fine, a gem. Scott retail $475, illustrated in color on page 473.
Christie’s RLNY sale 73 June 12, 1991
Wolffers sale 172 March 30, 1992 lot 199
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 7/15/50
Samuel Fletcher (July 31, 1785 – Oct 28, 1858) was a graduate of Dartmouth (1810) and a lawyer in Andover, Mass. He later was a treasurer and trustee of Philips Exeter Academy in Andover as well as a trustee of Dartmouth College.
Christie’s RLNY sale 73 June 12, 1991
Wolffers sale 172 March 30, 1992 lot 199
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 7/15/50
Samuel Fletcher (July 31, 1785 – Oct 28, 1858) was a graduate of Dartmouth (1810) and a lawyer in Andover, Mass. He later was a treasurer and trustee of Philips Exeter Academy in Andover as well as a trustee of Dartmouth College.
