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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 11, 1847 |
| From City | Ann Arbor |
| From State | MI |
| To City | Detroit |
| To State | MI |
| Addressee | Joy & Porter |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Earliest recorded use of 1847 stamp issue used from Ann Arbor October 11, 1847
The Ann Arbor postmaster did not request or receive 5c stamps until June of 1849.
The stamp on the above letter was cancelled by multiple horizontal pen strokes since Postmaster George Danforth had no specific canceling device.
At this time in Michigan, the first issue postage stamps were only available in Detroit and this 5c stamp was brought to Ann Arbor by the sender.
(Ref:http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/statepostalhistory/Ann_Arbor-First_Postage_Stamp.pdf p5)
Alexander listed as 10/11/47
Lot 189 5c Dark Brown (1a). Margins all around, not tied neat ms. cancel, Red Ann Arbor, Mic. pmk, letter dated Oct. II , 1847, Early Use, V. F. 50.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 203 realized 35
The Ann Arbor postmaster did not request or receive 5c stamps until June of 1849.
The stamp on the above letter was cancelled by multiple horizontal pen strokes since Postmaster George Danforth had no specific canceling device.
At this time in Michigan, the first issue postage stamps were only available in Detroit and this 5c stamp was brought to Ann Arbor by the sender.
(Ref:http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/statepostalhistory/Ann_Arbor-First_Postage_Stamp.pdf p5)
Alexander listed as 10/11/47
Lot 189 5c Dark Brown (1a). Margins all around, not tied neat ms. cancel, Red Ann Arbor, Mic. pmk, letter dated Oct. II , 1847, Early Use, V. F. 50.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 203 realized 35
