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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 1849 |
| From City | Eastern RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Wells River |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | Abel Underwood |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 400931 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins, cancelled by 3 strikes of blue "Paid", matching "Eastern R.R. May 8" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover from Portsmouth to Wells River, Vt., Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $750-1,000 ¨Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 318
Alexander listed as 5/8/49
PF 400931
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE "PAID" CANCELS, ON 1849 FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO VERMONT, MATCHING BLUE "EASTERN RR" POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 247 realized 425 dates the cover as 5/3/49.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 318
Alexander listed as 5/8/49
PF 400931
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, BLUE "PAID" CANCELS, ON 1849 FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO VERMONT, MATCHING BLUE "EASTERN RR" POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 247 realized 425 dates the cover as 5/3/49.

