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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Providence |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | J. R. Bartlett |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 357204 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 6LB11 |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to cut in, tied uncommon 7-bar grid in red, matching "New-York May 6" c.d.s. on folded letter with U.S. Mail, New York, 1¢ black on buff (6LB11), top sheet margin single, uncancelled at upper right, addressed to author John Russell Bartlett in Providence, contents mention speaking with John C. Fremont on the floor of the Senate, etc.; 5¢ with small scissors cut, 1¢ with tiny flaws in sheet margin's edge, Fine and very scarce. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,200.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 385
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 824 Lot 83
Alexander listed as 5/6/50
PF 357204
1 1847 5¢ red brown
6LB11 1849 1 black on buff
CARRIER STAMP UNCANCELLED, 5¢, RED GRID IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON 1850 FL ADDRESSED TO PROVIDENCE, RI, RED NEW YORK PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Carrier Stamp With A Small Tear AND A SMALL CORNER CREASE IN THE TOP RIGHT MARGIN, THE 5¢ STAMP WITH A SCISSORS CUT AND VERTICAL CREASE AT LEFT.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $1,200.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 385
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 824 Lot 83
Alexander listed as 5/6/50
PF 357204
1 1847 5¢ red brown
6LB11 1849 1 black on buff
CARRIER STAMP UNCANCELLED, 5¢, RED GRID IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON 1850 FL ADDRESSED TO PROVIDENCE, RI, RED NEW YORK PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Carrier Stamp With A Small Tear AND A SMALL CORNER CREASE IN THE TOP RIGHT MARGIN, THE 5¢ STAMP WITH A SCISSORS CUT AND VERTICAL CREASE AT LEFT.
