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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 25, 1849 |
| From City | Batavia |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Lockport |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Mrs. Charles Evans |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), two singles on separate covers from Batavia, N.Y. to Lockport, first with margins to touching top left, tied by red grid, matching Sep. 25 c.d.s. and "5" handstamp at far right, on 1849 folded letter, other with large to ample margins, red grid cancel, matching Jul. 28 c.d.s. and "5" handstamp which has been obliterated by another strike of the grid, on undated folded cover; first stamp lifted and put back (some gum soiling), Fine, other with file fold at far right, Very Fine, outstanding exhibition pair.
Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: latter cover with 1985 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1411 unsold
Alexander listed as 9/25/49 and duplicated as 9/15/49 (removed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 473 realized 190 lists this cover as dated 9/15/49 and is the likely source of that listing in Alexander.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1824 realized 325
Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: latter cover with 1985 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 299 Lot 1411 unsold
Alexander listed as 9/25/49 and duplicated as 9/15/49 (removed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 473 realized 190 lists this cover as dated 9/15/49 and is the likely source of that listing in Alexander.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 790 lot 1824 realized 325
