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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 31, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Avon |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Mrs. David M. Stone |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 40411 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Dark Brown (1a). Large to ample margins incl. portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by red "PHILADA. RAILROAD" straightline handstamp struck multiple times with parts of two strikes relatively clear, red "New -York Jul. 31" circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Avon Conn., heavy strikes of the handstamp slightly break the paper or thin the stamp in a few places, some age spotting, still Very Fine appearing and scarce first month use of the 5c 1847 with the Philadelphia Railroad straightline, with 1973 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1011 lot 1358 realized 200
Alexander listed as 7/31/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 290 lot 1139 realized 26
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1196 lot 770 realized 275 (image)
PF 40411 1a, dark brown, genuinely used on cover
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1011 lot 1358 realized 200
Alexander listed as 7/31/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 290 lot 1139 realized 26
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1196 lot 770 realized 275 (image)
PF 40411 1a, dark brown, genuinely used on cover
