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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 23, 1847 |
| From City | Binghamton |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Troy |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Jonathan Edwards |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 111245 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), three large margins, clear at left, tied by light Herringbone cancel in red, matching "Binghamton N.Y. Oct. 23" c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter to Troy, N.Y. contents written by Abner Doubleday, future Civil War general and creator of the game of modern Baseball, Very Fine. Estimate $3,000-4,000.
THE EARLIEST KNOW EXAMPLE OF THE HERRINGBONE.
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1076 realized 5250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 596 Lot 138 realized $2,500
Alexander listed as 10/23/47
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 71
H R Harmer sale 2678 (Prestige, Oct 27, 1983) lot 103 unsold
PF 111245 - It Is A Genuine Usage
THE EARLIEST KNOW EXAMPLE OF THE HERRINGBONE.
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1076 realized 5250
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 596 Lot 138 realized $2,500
Alexander listed as 10/23/47
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 71
H R Harmer sale 2678 (Prestige, Oct 27, 1983) lot 103 unsold
PF 111245 - It Is A Genuine Usage
