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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 2, 1851 |
| From City | Boston |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Milford |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | George P. Garrison |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins except at bottom left corner, attractive late shade, tied by black grid on Jan. 1, 1851 folded letter to the Hopedale Community near Milford, Mass., red "Boston 5cts, 2 Jan." c.d.s. at center and manuscript "(Paid)" at lower left, lengthy contents from mother to son, who was studying there, with a P.S. requesting that the letter be burned, Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 149 realized 270
Alexander listed as 1/2/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1205 unsold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1810 realized 190
Estimate $400-500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 149 realized 270
Alexander listed as 1/2/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1205 unsold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1810 realized 190
