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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 4, 18xx |
| From City | Cambridge |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Portland |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Mrs Marianna P. Longfellow |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 360880 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
5c Dark Brown (1a). Intense shade and impression, large margins to ample at top, tied by neat ms. "X" on small cover to Portland Me., written in H. W. Longfellow's hand, blue "Cambridge Mass. Jul. 4" circular datestamp, cover shows faint band of toning at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and choice July 4th usage by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, ex Mason
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 876 realized 1100
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 82
Not listed in Alexander
PF 360880
1a
1847
5¢
dark brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON COVER TO PORTLAND, ME, BLUE CAMBRIDGE, MASS PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 876 realized 1100
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 82
Not listed in Alexander
PF 360880
1a
1847
5¢
dark brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON COVER TO PORTLAND, ME, BLUE CAMBRIDGE, MASS PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
