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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 1848 |
| From City | Troy |
| From State | NY |
| To City | London |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | George Henry Warren |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 340051 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ orange brown (Scott No. 1b). Large margins except clear at bottom left, gorgeous 1847 color and superb early impression, tied by blue grid, matching "Troy N.Y. May 2" c.d.s. on 1848 white envelope to London, England, manuscript "paid" opposite stamp and large manuscript shilling mark at left, manuscript "By Steamer Acadia/ via Boston" at lower left, red London receiving postmark on reverse; stamp with a light vertical pre-usage crease at left, still Very Fine, rare and handsome. Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED TRANSOCEANIC USAGE FROM TROY.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 422
Alexander listed as 5/2/48
H R Harmer sale 2922 lot 18 realized 2700
PF 340051
1b 1847 5¢ orange brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO LONDON ENGLAND, MATCHING BLUE TROY, NY PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON 1848 COVER, STAMP WITH A LIGHT VERTICAL PRE-USAGE CREASE AT LEFT.
THE ONLY RECORDED TRANSOCEANIC USAGE FROM TROY.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. ¨Hammer Price $3,250.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 422
Alexander listed as 5/2/48
H R Harmer sale 2922 lot 18 realized 2700
PF 340051
1b 1847 5¢ orange brown
SINGLE, BLUE GRID CANCEL, ON COVER TO LONDON ENGLAND, MATCHING BLUE TROY, NY PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON 1848 COVER, STAMP WITH A LIGHT VERTICAL PRE-USAGE CREASE AT LEFT.
