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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 3, 1849 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Princeton |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | James H. Orbison |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 362123 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | Blood's hs |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins on three sides, in at bottom left, tied by "Philada. Pa. 5 Sep 3" c.d.s. in blue on 1849 folded letter to Princeton, with another strike alongside, over which "Bloods/Despatch/28/So. Sixth" circular handstamp has been applied, stamp slightly toned, fine appearance, excellent example of this Bloods' handstamp, which is very rare in combination with the 1847 issue. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $2,400.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1147
Alexander listed as 9/3/49
Harmer’s sale London 2015 Rarities lot 462
H R Harmer sale 3015 lot 102 unsold
H R Harmer sale 3024 lot 1012 unsold
H R Harmer sale 3031 lot 1026 realized 400
PF 362123
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE PHILADELPHIA TOWN CANCEL ON 1849 DATED FL TO PRINCETON, NJ, BLOOD'S DESPATCH HANDSTAMP AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STAMP SLIGHTLY TONED
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $2,400.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1147
Alexander listed as 9/3/49
Harmer’s sale London 2015 Rarities lot 462
H R Harmer sale 3015 lot 102 unsold
H R Harmer sale 3024 lot 1012 unsold
H R Harmer sale 3031 lot 1026 realized 400
PF 362123
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE PHILADELPHIA TOWN CANCEL ON 1849 DATED FL TO PRINCETON, NJ, BLOOD'S DESPATCH HANDSTAMP AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, THE STAMP SLIGHTLY TONED
