Skip to main content
| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 19, 1850 |
| From City | New Brunswick |
| From State | NJ |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | John G. Whipple |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400923 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins,rich color tied by black grid, matching "N. Brunswick N.J. Apr 19" c.d.s. with manuscript "2 Cents" written inside postmark, on ca. 1849-50 white envelope to New York, additionally there is a light "2c" opposite stamp and a large "5" rate handstamp struck out in pen, Extremely Fine. Estimate $3,000-4,000 .
Provenance: Seven Oaks.
The 2¢ probably represents carrier service to the New Brunswick post office. The scarcity of mail from New Brunswick in this period makes it difficult to ascertain if writing a rate inside the postmark was standard procedure for this office, but study of local newspapers would shed light on whether carrier service operated. Whatever the explanation, this is an intriguing and unique 1847 usage. Hammer Price $6,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 134
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 788 lot 31
Alexander listed as 4/19/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1224 (2020 Rarities) lot 21 unsold (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1157 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1284 (Yellowstone) lot 584 realized 1900
PF 400923
1 1847 5¢ red brown SINGLE, GRID CANCELS, ON COVER TO NEW YORK, BLACK NUMERAL "5" RATE HANDSTAMP AT RIGHT, MS. DELETED, NEW BRUNSWICK N.J. POSTMARK WITH MS. 2CTS" INSERTED, AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Provenance: Seven Oaks.
The 2¢ probably represents carrier service to the New Brunswick post office. The scarcity of mail from New Brunswick in this period makes it difficult to ascertain if writing a rate inside the postmark was standard procedure for this office, but study of local newspapers would shed light on whether carrier service operated. Whatever the explanation, this is an intriguing and unique 1847 usage. Hammer Price $6,750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 134
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 788 lot 31
Alexander listed as 4/19/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1224 (2020 Rarities) lot 21 unsold (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1157 realized 1000
Robert A. Siegel sale 1284 (Yellowstone) lot 584 realized 1900
PF 400923
1 1847 5¢ red brown SINGLE, GRID CANCELS, ON COVER TO NEW YORK, BLACK NUMERAL "5" RATE HANDSTAMP AT RIGHT, MS. DELETED, NEW BRUNSWICK N.J. POSTMARK WITH MS. 2CTS" INSERTED, AT BOTTOM LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
