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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 1849 |
| From City | Champlain |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Keeseville |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Richard Keese |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337260 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), ample to large margins, distinct blackish brown shade, tied by pen cancel, manuscript "Champlain 1" Decr 1849" on 1849 folded letter to Keesville, NY, vertical filing crease crosses stamp which also has small tear at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and a rarity among the small town usages.
Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM CHAMPLAIN.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 205 realized 650
Alexander listed as 12/1/49
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 325 lot 1510 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1169 realized 170
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 67
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 327 lot 1247
PF 337260
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE. PEN CANCEL, PM FL, CHAMPLAIN NY MANUSCRIPT PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1849 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A Vertical Crease AT RIGHT, AND A SMALL TEAR AT BOTTOM LEFT.
Estimate $400-500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM CHAMPLAIN.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 277 Lot 205 realized 650
Alexander listed as 12/1/49
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 325 lot 1510 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 747 lot 1169 realized 170
Shreves Postal History Sale Jan 24, 1998 (Stanley J Richmond, part 2) lot 67
Downeast Stamp Auctions sale 327 lot 1247
PF 337260
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE. PEN CANCEL, PM FL, CHAMPLAIN NY MANUSCRIPT PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1849 Folded Letter, The Stamp With A Vertical Crease AT RIGHT, AND A SMALL TEAR AT BOTTOM LEFT.
