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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 13, 1849 |
| From City | Elmira |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Rochester |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Clerk Monroe County |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 323653 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to large margins, lovely color and nice clear impression, cancelled by red "5" rate handstamp, matching "Elmira N.Y. Jul. 13" c.d.s. on turned 1849 court letter to Rochester, inside with red "Rochester N.Y. 5 Jul. 14", c.d.s., Very Fine, a rare and attractive usage. Estimate $1,000-1,500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 162
Alexander listed as 7/16/49
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 90
PF 323653: Genuine Usage ON AN 1849 TURNED FOLDED LETTER
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 162
Alexander listed as 7/16/49
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 90
PF 323653: Genuine Usage ON AN 1849 TURNED FOLDED LETTER
