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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23, 18xx |
| From City | Pottsville |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Freeland |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Henry Clay Russel |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1var). Ample to large margins, sharp impression, tied by bold blue grid, matching "Pottsville Pa. Aug. 23" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Freeland Pa., barest hint of toned spot in margin at top right, still choice and Very Fine. Estimate $500-750 Hammer Price $1,150.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 255
Matthew Bennett International sale 344 lot 4086
Alexander listed as 8/23/xx
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 639 lot 3029 unsold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 500 lot 29 realized 1000
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 655 lot 54 realized 354
Christie's sale June 11-12, 1990 lot 1403
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 255
Matthew Bennett International sale 344 lot 4086
Alexander listed as 8/23/xx
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 639 lot 3029 unsold
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 500 lot 29 realized 1000
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 655 lot 54 realized 354
Christie's sale June 11-12, 1990 lot 1403
