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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 2, 1848 |
| From City | Roxbury |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Alfred |
| To State | ME |
| Addressee | Clerk of the Court of York County |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 99711 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), large to enormous margins, rich color and superb impression, tied by red grid, matching faint "Boston 5 Oct ?",c.d.s., on 1848 (Oct. 2) folded letter from Roxbury to Alfred, Me., Extremely Fine. Estimate $750-1,000
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM ROXBURY.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 160
Matthew Bennett International Sale 302 Lot 1165
Alexander listed as 10/2/48
PF 99711 1a dark brown, genuine use
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM ROXBURY.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 160
Matthew Bennett International Sale 302 Lot 1165
Alexander listed as 10/2/48
PF 99711 1a dark brown, genuine use

