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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 18xx |
| From City | Litiz |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Bethlehem |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Revd John C. Johnson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400928 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Full to large margins, attractive pale shade and fine impression, tied by blue "Litiz Pa. Aug. 19" c.d.s. on ca. 1850 folded cover to Bethlehem, Very Fine and very rare. Estimate $750-1,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM LITIZ.
Litiz received 200 5¢ stamps and no 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 244
PhilaMercury Cover #5392
Alexander listed as 8/19/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 711 realized 260
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1135 realized 350
Hipstamp (VolovskiRarities) - image
PF 400928
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE LITIZ PA TOWN CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO BETHLEHEM PA.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM LITIZ.
Litiz received 200 5¢ stamps and no 10¢ stamps.
Hammer Price $2,100.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 244
PhilaMercury Cover #5392
Alexander listed as 8/19/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 326 lot 711 realized 260
Robert A. Siegel sale 1230 lot 1135 realized 350
Hipstamp (VolovskiRarities) - image
PF 400928
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE LITIZ PA TOWN CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO BETHLEHEM PA.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
