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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 14, 1849 |
| From City | Providence |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Wilkes Barre |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | A. T. McClintock |
| Cert Author | |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Margins to slightly in top left, tied by bold black grid, on 1849 folded letter with red "Providence Pa. Dec. 14" c.d.s. with manuscript date at far left, to Wilkes-Barre, contents headed Dunmore; stamp creased before use, Fine and attractive. Estimate $300-400
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM PROVIDENCE.
Providence, Pa. received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 256
Matthew Bennett International sale 212 lot 28 realized 800
Alexander listed as 12/14/49
H R Harmer sale 2361 Nov 3 1976 (Sidney A. Hessel part 3) lot 119 realized 180
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER FROM PROVIDENCE.
Providence, Pa. received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 256
Matthew Bennett International sale 212 lot 28 realized 800
Alexander listed as 12/14/49
H R Harmer sale 2361 Nov 3 1976 (Sidney A. Hessel part 3) lot 119 realized 180
