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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 3, 18xx |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Chelsea Square |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Wm. Markoe |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 221062 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Philadelphia Pa., 5¢ orange brown (No. 1b), large to full margins, lovely shade and very fine impression, well tied by blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts Feb 3" c.d.s. on circa 1848 folded letter to the Theological Seminary in New York N.Y., c.d.s. repeated at far right, manuscript "paid", contents are a 1 page discourse on insomnia from father to son; letter-sheet with very slight even toning, still a Very Fine usage bearing an attractive stamp.
Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Gibson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 Lot 1202 realized 500
Alexander listed as 2/3/xx but may be 2/8/xx
PF 221062
ON FL TO NEW YORK, BLUE PHILADELPIA TOWN CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage But THE STAMP IS A SCOTT 1b, ORANGE BROWN SHADE
Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Gibson.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 301 Lot 1202 realized 500
Alexander listed as 2/3/xx but may be 2/8/xx
PF 221062
ON FL TO NEW YORK, BLUE PHILADELPIA TOWN CANCEL.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage But THE STAMP IS A SCOTT 1b, ORANGE BROWN SHADE
