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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 27, 1850 |
| From City | Springfield |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New London |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | J. C. Douglas |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 491376 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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5c Red Brown (1). Three huge margins, clear to in at right, rich color, tied by red grid, matching "Springfield Ms. Aug. 27" circular datestamp on blue 1850 folded letter to New London Conn., clear strike of red " -- Paid -- Western Bank" handstamp, just above adhesive, vertical file fold well away from stamp, Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 209 realized 450
Alexander listed as 8/27/50
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single Used On Folded Letter - Western Bank, Springfield, Massachusetts (260)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by a red circular grid cancel on 1850 dated folded letter sent to New London, Connecticut.
Accompanying nicely struck August 27, Springfield, Massachusetts circular date stamp cancel and "-PAID-/WESTERN BANK" handstamp.
The folded letter is in extremely fine sound condition with the stamp showcasing ample margins to in at right margin. A very special 5c 1847 Issue usage from Springfield, MA featuring the Western Bank handstamp. Accompanying 2010 Philatelic Foundation Certificate (PFC) stating "It is a genuine usage"
This folded letter is pictured in the Alexander Census on page 263 with the following caption: "This handstamp, -PAID-/WESTERN BANK was probably not designed as an advertisement for the bank. Instead, it was meant to keep a messenger honest. When a bank employee was sent with the mail and cash to pay the postage, this mark alerted the postal clerk that the mail was to be prepaid. Some messengers are known to have pocketed the money, sending the mail collect."
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Massachusetts state postal history enthusiast, Springfield specialist, student of 1847 Issue period markings or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Folded Letter With Western Bank Handstamp Sent From Springfield, Mass
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 81 lot 517 realized 230 (image)
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2060 realized 300
PF Cert 491376¨
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, WITH RED "-- PAID --/WESTERN BANK" HANDSTAMP ABOVE, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NEW LONDON CT, RED SPRINGFIELD MA PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Fox sale 424 (Pope, May 4, 1985) lot 137 realized 326
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 993 lot 209 realized 450
Alexander listed as 8/27/50
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single Used On Folded Letter - Western Bank, Springfield, Massachusetts (260)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by a red circular grid cancel on 1850 dated folded letter sent to New London, Connecticut.
Accompanying nicely struck August 27, Springfield, Massachusetts circular date stamp cancel and "-PAID-/WESTERN BANK" handstamp.
The folded letter is in extremely fine sound condition with the stamp showcasing ample margins to in at right margin. A very special 5c 1847 Issue usage from Springfield, MA featuring the Western Bank handstamp. Accompanying 2010 Philatelic Foundation Certificate (PFC) stating "It is a genuine usage"
This folded letter is pictured in the Alexander Census on page 263 with the following caption: "This handstamp, -PAID-/WESTERN BANK was probably not designed as an advertisement for the bank. Instead, it was meant to keep a messenger honest. When a bank employee was sent with the mail and cash to pay the postage, this mark alerted the postal clerk that the mail was to be prepaid. Some messengers are known to have pocketed the money, sending the mail collect."
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Massachusetts state postal history enthusiast, Springfield specialist, student of 1847 Issue period markings or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Folded Letter With Western Bank Handstamp Sent From Springfield, Mass
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 81 lot 517 realized 230 (image)
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2060 realized 300
PF Cert 491376¨
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, WITH RED "-- PAID --/WESTERN BANK" HANDSTAMP ABOVE, ON 1850 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO NEW LONDON CT, RED SPRINGFIELD MA PMK AT TOP LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Fox sale 424 (Pope, May 4, 1985) lot 137 realized 326
