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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 11, 1849 |
| From City | Philadelphia RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Culpepper C.H. |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | William Green |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 136648 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 15L12 |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins to clear bottom, pen cancelled, on 1849 folded cover with Blood's 1¢ black on Gold (15L12) acid tied and additionally just tied by blue "Philada. Railroad Jun.11" c.d.s., to Culpepper C.H., Va; each stamp with file fold not mentioned in accompanying P.F. Certificate, Fine appearance, very scarce. Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 389
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 902 realized 3250 (image)
Chronicle 153
Alexander listed as 6/11/49
PF 136648
1 1847 5¢ red brown
15L12 1848 (1¢) gold, black, glazed
ON COVER WITH PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD JUN 11 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 285 lot 667 realized 50 mentions that the 5c stamp is the Dot in S variety.
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 389
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 902 realized 3250 (image)
Chronicle 153
Alexander listed as 6/11/49
PF 136648
1 1847 5¢ red brown
15L12 1848 (1¢) gold, black, glazed
ON COVER WITH PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD JUN 11 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 285 lot 667 realized 50 mentions that the 5c stamp is the Dot in S variety.
