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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 1847 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Manchester |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Henry Farnum |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1878 5c Dark Brown (1a). Two singles, margins to very slightly in, wonderful deep intense color and sharp detailed impression, cancelled by blue "Paid" lozenges, matching "Philada. Pa. 10cts. Sep. 28" integral-rate circular datestamp on cover front only to Manchester, England, ms. "1/-" rate mark, endorsed "per steamer Britannia via Boston" at the top, Fine and attractive usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 889 realized 950 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1507 realized 500
The Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL identify this cover as 9/28/47 based on
1. Fox sale April 27, 1961 lot 132
2. Robert G. Kaufmann sale 62 lot 303 (not illustrated in catalog)
The details of both listings match this cover.
Alexander listed as 9/28/47 to England
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 889 realized 950 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1507 realized 500
The Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL identify this cover as 9/28/47 based on
1. Fox sale April 27, 1961 lot 132
2. Robert G. Kaufmann sale 62 lot 303 (not illustrated in catalog)
The details of both listings match this cover.
Alexander listed as 9/28/47 to England
