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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5, 1851 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Norwich |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Merchants Bank |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 618277 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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5c red brown (Scott #1), irregular margins, tied by bold strikes of red squared grid on 1851 folded cover to Norwich Conn., matching "New-York 5 Jan" cds, Fine, an immaculate use. Ex-Brouillette. [Item #022041]
Matthew W. Kewriga
Alexander listed as 1/5/xx
Americana Stamps Winter sale March 20-22 2026 lot 6004 realized 200 (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1241 lot 1070 Balance lot of 14 1847 covers
PF 618277
1b 1847 5c orange brown
SINGLE TIED BY RED GRID WITH MATCHING "NEW YORK JAN. 5, (1851)" PMK. ON FOLDED LETTER TO NORWICH, CONN.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE
Alexander list the addressee as Merchants & Bank but the & is simply the vertical stroke of the B.
Matthew W. Kewriga
Alexander listed as 1/5/xx
Americana Stamps Winter sale March 20-22 2026 lot 6004 realized 200 (image)
Robert A. Siegel sale 1241 lot 1070 Balance lot of 14 1847 covers
PF 618277
1b 1847 5c orange brown
SINGLE TIED BY RED GRID WITH MATCHING "NEW YORK JAN. 5, (1851)" PMK. ON FOLDED LETTER TO NORWICH, CONN.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE
Alexander list the addressee as Merchants & Bank but the & is simply the vertical stroke of the B.
