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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 1850 |
| From City | Flushing |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Princeton |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | William H. Babbitt |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 606744 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Clear to large margins, tied by manuscript. "X" on grayish blue envelope to Princeton, N.J. with light strike of red "Flushing N.Y. Sep. 28" c.d.s.; stamp with small faults, Fine and very rare. Estimate $300-400
ONE OF ONLY TWO 1847 COVERS FROM FLUSHING- THERE ARE NO 10¢ COVERS.
Flushing never received a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $250
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 164
Alexander listed as 9/28/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 742 lot 295 realized 140
PF 606744 IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE STAMP WITH A VERTICAL TEAR AT TOP AND CREASES. (image)
ONE OF ONLY TWO 1847 COVERS FROM FLUSHING- THERE ARE NO 10¢ COVERS.
Flushing never received a supply of 1847 stamps.
Hammer Price $250
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 164
Alexander listed as 9/28/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 742 lot 295 realized 140
PF 606744 IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE STAMP WITH A VERTICAL TEAR AT TOP AND CREASES. (image)
