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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 1851 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Clearfield |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Josiah W. Smith |
| Cert Author | PSE |
| Cert # | (2002) |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 15L13 |
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Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single On Philadelphia Folded Cover ~ Used With Blood's Local (268)
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by blue May 7, integral-rate "5 cts" circular date stamp cancels sent from Philadelphia to Clearfield Town, Pennsylvania. Repeated blue circular date stamp at left of stamp. The stamp exhibits bright color and ample margins on all sides. 1848 1c bronze Blood's Despatch (Scott #15L13) local stamp at left pre-paying Blood's local pickup in Philadelphia. A very fine 5c 1847 Issue & 1c 1848 Blood's Local combination folded cover with accompanying original 1851 letter from a sister to her brother. Accompanying 2002 Professional Stamp Experts Certificate.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Pennsylvania state postal history enthusiast,
Philadelphia specialist, student of 1847 Issue and private local stamps or collector of classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Single Used In Combination With Blood's Despatch Local Stamp On Folded Cover (With Original Letter)
EBAY lot (1847stampsandcovers)
Alexander listed as 5/7/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 500 realized 500
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 599 lot 144
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 753 lot 4269 realized 475
1847 5c red brown Franklin (Scott #1) single tied by blue May 7, integral-rate "5 cts" circular date stamp cancels sent from Philadelphia to Clearfield Town, Pennsylvania. Repeated blue circular date stamp at left of stamp. The stamp exhibits bright color and ample margins on all sides. 1848 1c bronze Blood's Despatch (Scott #15L13) local stamp at left pre-paying Blood's local pickup in Philadelphia. A very fine 5c 1847 Issue & 1c 1848 Blood's Local combination folded cover with accompanying original 1851 letter from a sister to her brother. Accompanying 2002 Professional Stamp Experts Certificate.
The 5-cent stamp on this cover pays the rate for a letter weighing 1/2-ounce or less sent under 300-miles. This is the perfect item for the Pennsylvania state postal history enthusiast,
Philadelphia specialist, student of 1847 Issue and private local stamps or collector of classic U.S. covers.
A Very Fine 1847 5c Franklin Single Used In Combination With Blood's Despatch Local Stamp On Folded Cover (With Original Letter)
EBAY lot (1847stampsandcovers)
Alexander listed as 5/7/51
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 500 realized 500
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 599 lot 144
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 753 lot 4269 realized 475
