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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 8, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Poughkeepsie |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | J. H. Fonda |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 62287 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 62287 genuine
Alexander listed as 8/8/49
Lot 811 #1, 1847 5c red brown, 4 large margins, tied by red square grid, with matching New York cds on folded letter to Poughkeepsie, light file fold not affecting stamp, signed by Dr. Chase who says “A superb copy of the 5c 1847, 1849 color & impression”, attractive, a Very Fine cover
Wolffers sale 56 April 28 1977 realized 427
Spelman sale Sept 11, 1973 (Judd Collection) lot 11685
Hart information card notes letter sent by the Bank of Commerce in NYC and that the tying red NYC square grid “looks odd”
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 8/8/49
Lot 811 #1, 1847 5c red brown, 4 large margins, tied by red square grid, with matching New York cds on folded letter to Poughkeepsie, light file fold not affecting stamp, signed by Dr. Chase who says “A superb copy of the 5c 1847, 1849 color & impression”, attractive, a Very Fine cover
Wolffers sale 56 April 28 1977 realized 427
Spelman sale Sept 11, 1973 (Judd Collection) lot 11685
Hart information card notes letter sent by the Bank of Commerce in NYC and that the tying red NYC square grid “looks odd”
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
