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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 6, 1850 |
| From City | Cambridge |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Mrs. L. H. Sigourney |
| Cert Author | APEX |
| Cert # | 228587 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 103 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), desirable four margin example of the desirable brown shade, neatly tied on 1850 cover to Hartford, Conn. by pretty blue grid cancellation with matching adjacent "Cambridge, Ms., Mar 6" c.d.s.; accompanying certificate of authenticity declines opinion as to the "Longfellow" signature at right; a fascinating and visually stunning cover with wonderful attributes, Very Fine, with 1975 P.F. certificate.
Scott $475.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 690 realized 450
Alexander listed as 3/6/50
PF 49378 #1, genuine use
APEX 228587 (4/16/2019) United States Scott No. 1a, used on cover from Cambridge, Ms to Hartford, Con in 1850, genuine in all respects. Decline opinion on Longfellow's handwriting.
Scott $475.
Estimate $500 - 750.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 690 realized 450
Alexander listed as 3/6/50
PF 49378 #1, genuine use
APEX 228587 (4/16/2019) United States Scott No. 1a, used on cover from Cambridge, Ms to Hartford, Con in 1850, genuine in all respects. Decline opinion on Longfellow's handwriting.
