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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 28, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Morristown |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | Miss Nancy E. Ford |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 425900 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 6LB11 |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (No. 1), ample to large magins, tied by red square grid, matching "New York Mar. 28" c.d.s. on undated folded letter to Morristown, N.J., uncancelled U.S. Mail, 1¢ black on buff (6LB11), four margins, placed below 5¢, manuscript "Paid" at far right, 5¢ with small tear at left center, Very Fine appearing carrier usage. Estimate $750-1,000.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1139 realized 650
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1493 realized 750 (image)
Harmer Schau sale 78 lot 1195 unsold
Alexander listed as 3/28/xx
PF 167145
PF 425900
1 1847 5¢ red brown
6LB11 1849 1¢ black on buff
SINGLE 5¢, RED GRID CANCEL, WITH UNCANCELLED CARRIER, ON FOLDED LETTER TO MORRISTOWN NJ, RED NEW YORK PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage; THE STAMP WITH TEARS AT LEFT
Letter to Nancy E. Ford (1812-1873), daughter of Charles D. Ford and Rachel Burroughs of Morristown, NJ. The Ford family had 15 children.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1139 realized 650
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1493 realized 750 (image)
Harmer Schau sale 78 lot 1195 unsold
Alexander listed as 3/28/xx
PF 167145
PF 425900
1 1847 5¢ red brown
6LB11 1849 1¢ black on buff
SINGLE 5¢, RED GRID CANCEL, WITH UNCANCELLED CARRIER, ON FOLDED LETTER TO MORRISTOWN NJ, RED NEW YORK PMK AT RIGHT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage; THE STAMP WITH TEARS AT LEFT
Letter to Nancy E. Ford (1812-1873), daughter of Charles D. Ford and Rachel Burroughs of Morristown, NJ. The Ford family had 15 children.
