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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 3, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Corcoran & Riggs |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), margins to touching frameline at left, deep rich color from an early impression, tied by red open grid cancellation on Sep. 3, 1847 folded letter to Washington, D.C., matching "New-York Sep 3" c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate 400-500
Expertization: signed by Ashbrook.
Provenance: Krug.
Realized $500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 326
Alexander listed as 9/3/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 637 realized 72.50
Matthew Bennett International sale 185 lot 371
Estimate 400-500
Expertization: signed by Ashbrook.
Provenance: Krug.
Realized $500
Matthew Bennett International Sale 326
Alexander listed as 9/3/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 637 realized 72.50
Matthew Bennett International sale 185 lot 371
