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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 20, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia & Columbia RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Harrisburg |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Jacob Shell |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 140791 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Large margins, bright shade and clear impression, cancelled by bold manuscript "X" on 1850 folded letter to Harrisburg with blue "Phila. & Col. R.R. Aug. 20" c.d.s. struck at far left; some internal separations, one of three recorded covers, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $750-1,000
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $575.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 344
Alexander listed as 8/20/50
PF 140791
1 1847 5¢ red brown
PEN CANCELLED ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $575.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 344
Alexander listed as 8/20/50
PF 140791
1 1847 5¢ red brown
PEN CANCELLED ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
