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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17, 1849 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Deposit |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Henry W. McDowell |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 364989 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown, double transfer (type "E") (Scott No. 1). Showing double transfer of "U", "POST OFFICE" and left numeral, full to large margins, fine impression, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Dec. 17" c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Deposit, N.Y., Very Fine, rare variety on cover. Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1678
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 708 realized 60
Alexander listed as 12/17/49
Matthew Bennett International sale 355 lot 39 realized 350
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 73 lot 76 realized 800
PF 364989
1VAR 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, "TYPE E" DOUBLE TRANSFER, ON 1849 DATED FL TO DEPOSIT, NY., RED GRID CANCEL WITH MATCHING NY PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $525.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 268 Lot 1678
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 708 realized 60
Alexander listed as 12/17/49
Matthew Bennett International sale 355 lot 39 realized 350
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 73 lot 76 realized 800
PF 364989
1VAR 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, "TYPE E" DOUBLE TRANSFER, ON 1849 DATED FL TO DEPOSIT, NY., RED GRID CANCEL WITH MATCHING NY PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
