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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 4, 1850 |
| From City | Michigan Central RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Detroit |
| To State | MI |
| Addressee | P. Parsons & James |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 359479 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to huge including left sheet margin, just in top right, worn impression, cancelled by blue grid, matching "Mic. Central R.R. Mic. 4 Nov." c.d.s. on 1850 folded letter from Marshall to Detroit; some toning at folds, Fine. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 332
1847 5c Franklin on Cover Sent by Michigan Central Railroad
1847 5c red brown Franklin sheet margin single used by blue grid cancel. Matching blue "Mic. Central R.R. Mic. 4 Nov." circular datestamp on 1850 folded cover from Marshall to Detroit. Even with some minor staining at folds which do not affect the stamp, this cover is very presentable as one of only 21 recorded 5c Michigan Central Railroad Usages!
Mystic Rare Stamps
Alexander listed as 11/4/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 426 lot 500 realized 85
PF 359479 It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter WHICH HAS SOME STAINING ON THE FILE FOLDS.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $550.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 332
1847 5c Franklin on Cover Sent by Michigan Central Railroad
1847 5c red brown Franklin sheet margin single used by blue grid cancel. Matching blue "Mic. Central R.R. Mic. 4 Nov." circular datestamp on 1850 folded cover from Marshall to Detroit. Even with some minor staining at folds which do not affect the stamp, this cover is very presentable as one of only 21 recorded 5c Michigan Central Railroad Usages!
Mystic Rare Stamps
Alexander listed as 11/4/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 426 lot 500 realized 85
PF 359479 It Is A Genuine Usage On An 1850 Folded Letter WHICH HAS SOME STAINING ON THE FILE FOLDS.
