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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 12, 1847 |
| From City | Manchester |
| From State | NH |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Jos. N. Chandler |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 84660 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), margins at sides, touched to just in top & bottom, deep shade and early impression, tied by bold pen cancel on 1847 folded letter with red "Manchester N.H. Oct. 12" c.d.s. and addressed to Boston, Fine and scarce, the earliest 1847 cover recorded from here. Estimate $200-300
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 178
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1002 lot 3663
Alexander listed as 10/12/47
PF 84660 #1a, blackish brown, genuine use on cover
Expertization: 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 178
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1002 lot 3663
Alexander listed as 10/12/47
PF 84660 #1a, blackish brown, genuine use on cover
