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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 18xx |
| From City | Philadelphia & Columbia RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Columbia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Daniel Peart |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 367933 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Clear to large margins, manuscript "X" on undated folded cover to Columbia, Pa. with blue "Phila. & Cola. R.R. May 4" c.d.s. and matching "5" rate handstamp struck opposite stamp; lettersheet with minor wrinkles, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $400-500
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,050.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 345
Alexander listed as 5/4/xx
PF 367933
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO COLUMBIA PA, BLUE "PHILA & COLA R.R." PMK AT LEFT WITH BLUE NUMERAL "5" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
ONE OF THREE RECORDED 1847 COVERS WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $1,050.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 345
Alexander listed as 5/4/xx
PF 367933
1 1847 5¢ red brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL, ON FOLDED ADDRESS SHEET TO COLUMBIA PA, BLUE "PHILA & COLA R.R." PMK AT LEFT WITH BLUE NUMERAL "5" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
