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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 5, 1848 |
| From City | Macedon |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Canandaigua |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Oliver Phelps |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 348004 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to clipped at upper right corner, deep color and very fine impression, tied by blue "5" matching, "Macedon N.Y. Feb 5" c.d.s. on ca. 1848 folded cover to Canandaigua; stamp with pre-usage crease and tear at top, Fine appearance. Estimate $300-400
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM MACEDON.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
No supplies of 1847 stamps were sent to Macedon. ¨Hammer Price $190.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 181
Alexander listed as 2/5/48
PF 348004
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, BLUE NUMERAL "5" IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO CANADAIGUA, NY BLUE MACEDON, NY PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A PRE-USAGE HORIZONTAL CREASE AND A TEAR INTO THE "T" OF "POST"
ONE OF FOUR RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM MACEDON.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
No supplies of 1847 stamps were sent to Macedon. ¨Hammer Price $190.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 181
Alexander listed as 2/5/48
PF 348004
1 1847 5 red brown
SINGLE, BLUE NUMERAL "5" IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO CANADAIGUA, NY BLUE MACEDON, NY PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A PRE-USAGE HORIZONTAL CREASE AND A TEAR INTO THE "T" OF "POST"
