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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 10, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Collinsville |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Collins & Co. |
| Cert Author | PSE |
| Cert # | 1347572 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1180 1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), ample to large margins, attractive darker shade and fine impression, tied by red "6" in circle on 1850 folded letter to manufacturer of axes for whom Collinsville, Ct. was named, matching "New-York Jan 10" c.d.s., manuscript "Paid", stamp with pressed-out vertical file crease, Very Fine appearance, very scarce use of this red encircled "6" normally used for incoming ship letters. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: signed Stanley B. Ashbrook.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 unsold
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 48 realized 525
Sotheby sale S43 lot 58
Alexander listed as 1/10/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 546 lot 271 realized 1500
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single Used On Folded Letter - Numeral "6" In Circle Cancel (234)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by a red numeral "6" in circle cancel on 1850 dated folded letter sent to Collinsville, Connecticut.
Accompanying January 10, New York City circular date stamp cancel adjacent to 5c stamp and manuscript "paid" at top left.. The folded letter is in extremely fine sound condition with the stamp showcasing ample to large margins all around. A very special 5c 1847 Issue usage from New York City featuring an uncommon numeral "6" in circle cancel. Signed by Stanley B. Ashbrook on reverse and recorded in Alexander's Census of 1847 Covers.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the New York state postal history enthusiast, New York City specialist, student of 1847 Issue period markings or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
An Extremely Fine 1847 5c Franklin Folded Letter Showcasing A Numeral "6" In Circle Cancel
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
H R Harmer sale 3019 lot 1049 realized 220
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 21 lot 679
PSE 1347572 it is a genuine folded letter but the stamp did not originate and the tying cancellation is fake
Expertization: signed Stanley B. Ashbrook.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 unsold
Matthew Bennett International Sale 252 lot 48 realized 525
Sotheby sale S43 lot 58
Alexander listed as 1/10/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 546 lot 271 realized 1500
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single Used On Folded Letter - Numeral "6" In Circle Cancel (234)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by a red numeral "6" in circle cancel on 1850 dated folded letter sent to Collinsville, Connecticut.
Accompanying January 10, New York City circular date stamp cancel adjacent to 5c stamp and manuscript "paid" at top left.. The folded letter is in extremely fine sound condition with the stamp showcasing ample to large margins all around. A very special 5c 1847 Issue usage from New York City featuring an uncommon numeral "6" in circle cancel. Signed by Stanley B. Ashbrook on reverse and recorded in Alexander's Census of 1847 Covers.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the New York state postal history enthusiast, New York City specialist, student of 1847 Issue period markings or collector of great classic U.S. covers.
An Extremely Fine 1847 5c Franklin Folded Letter Showcasing A Numeral "6" In Circle Cancel
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
H R Harmer sale 3019 lot 1049 realized 220
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 21 lot 679
PSE 1347572 it is a genuine folded letter but the stamp did not originate and the tying cancellation is fake
