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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 4, 1851 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Geo. M. Dexter |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 487909 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Scott #1 1847 5c Red Brown Franklin Double Transfer (A) Single On 1851 Folded Letter ~ New York To Boston (173)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) double transfer (A) position 80R single tied by red grid cancel on 1851 dated folded letter sent from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts. Accompanying red January 4, New York circular date stamp cancel at top center. The stamp has slight oxidation though the cover is in overall very fine condition with the stamp showcasing the double transfer variety nicely at top frame-line. An exquisite piece of 1847 Issue postal history. 2010 Philatelic Foundation Certificate
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Not listed in Alexander
PF 487909
1(A) 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, POS. 80R DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE A, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1851 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO BOSTON MA, RED NEW YORK PMK AT TOP CENTER.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP OXIDIZED.
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) double transfer (A) position 80R single tied by red grid cancel on 1851 dated folded letter sent from New York City to Boston, Massachusetts. Accompanying red January 4, New York circular date stamp cancel at top center. The stamp has slight oxidation though the cover is in overall very fine condition with the stamp showcasing the double transfer variety nicely at top frame-line. An exquisite piece of 1847 Issue postal history. 2010 Philatelic Foundation Certificate
EBAY lot (1847Stampsandcovers)
Not listed in Alexander
PF 487909
1(A) 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, POS. 80R DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE A, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1851 DATED FOLDED LETTER TO BOSTON MA, RED NEW YORK PMK AT TOP CENTER.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP OXIDIZED.
