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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 26, 1849 |
| From City | Gouverneur |
| From State | NY |
| To City | North Egrimont |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Rev. Saml. Pomeroy |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400924 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins, bright shade and sharp impression, tied by green grid, matching "Gouverneur N.Y. Dec. 26" c.d.s. on Dec. 25, 1849 folded letter to North Egrimont, N.Y., Very Fine and choice. Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM GOUVERNEUR.
Expertization: 1968 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 168
Alexander listed as 12/26/49
PF 400924
1 1847 5¢ Red brown
SINGLE, GREEN GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 FOLDED LETTER TO MASS, MATCHING GOUVERNEUR N.Y. POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, But THE POSTAL MARKINGS ARE IN BLUISH GREEN
PF 27203 #1, genuine used on cover tied with green cancel
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM GOUVERNEUR.
Expertization: 1968 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 168
Alexander listed as 12/26/49
PF 400924
1 1847 5¢ Red brown
SINGLE, GREEN GRID CANCEL, ON 1849 FOLDED LETTER TO MASS, MATCHING GOUVERNEUR N.Y. POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, But THE POSTAL MARKINGS ARE IN BLUISH GREEN
PF 27203 #1, genuine used on cover tied with green cancel
