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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 10, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Lockport |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Rev. Edw. W. Gilman |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 468029 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 1160 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to clear, intermediate impression, cancelled by manuscript and tied by red "5" in circle handstamp, matching "New-York Nov. 10" circular datestamp on buff envelope to Lockport N.Y., manuscript "Due 10", cover with corner faults noted on certificate, Fine, the distance between New York City and Lockport is approximately 375 miles so proper postage would be 10c, the manuscript on the stamp indicates this is an attempted reuse that was not accepted, with 1960 and 2008 P.F. certificates
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 realized 425 (image)
PF 468029
1 1847 5¢ red brown SINGLE, RED "5" & MS. CANCELS, ON COVER TO LOCKPORT NY, RED NEW YORK PMK AT TOP CENTER WITH MS. "DUE 10" AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE; THE COVER WITH CORNER FAULTS
Alexander listed as 11/10/49
PF 11585 Early cert page 1-14 says "see reverse for opinion"
The docket is correct. Nov 13, 1849 was a Tuesday.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 realized 425 (image)
PF 468029
1 1847 5¢ red brown SINGLE, RED "5" & MS. CANCELS, ON COVER TO LOCKPORT NY, RED NEW YORK PMK AT TOP CENTER WITH MS. "DUE 10" AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE; THE COVER WITH CORNER FAULTS
Alexander listed as 11/10/49
PF 11585 Early cert page 1-14 says "see reverse for opinion"
The docket is correct. Nov 13, 1849 was a Tuesday.
