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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 12, 1849 |
| From City | New Bedford |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New London |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Whaling Bank |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 491304 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Grayish Brown (1a var). Distinctive shade, large even margins, cancelled by red grid, matching "New Bedford Ms. Nov. 12" circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded letter to the Whaling Bank of New London Conn., vertical file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, scarce usage of the Grayish Brown shade, ex Rust, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 37 realized 1400
PF 491304
1aVAR 1847 5¢ gray brown SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NEW LONDON CT, RED NEW BEDFORD MA PMK AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 11/12/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 240 lot 63 realized 65
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1133 realized 425 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 37 realized 1400
PF 491304
1aVAR 1847 5¢ gray brown SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NEW LONDON CT, RED NEW BEDFORD MA PMK AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Gordon Eubanks exhibit
Alexander listed as 11/12/49
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 240 lot 63 realized 65
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1133 realized 425 (image)
