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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8, 1849 |
| From City | Richmond & Potomac RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Charles Ellis |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 60486 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Two singles, each ample to large margins showing part of adjoining stamp at top, matching bold pen cancels, light but readable "Richmond & Potomac R.R. Mar. 8" c.d.s., on embossed lady's envelope to New York; left stamp lifted and hinged back, Fine. Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Wyer, Towle.
Hammer Price $5,125.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 348
Alexander listed as 3/8/49 and duplicated as xx/xx/49 from unknown origin (removed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 319 realized 1650
PF 60486 genuinely used
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 COVER WITH THIS MARKING.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Wyer, Towle.
Hammer Price $5,125.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 348
Alexander listed as 3/8/49 and duplicated as xx/xx/49 from unknown origin (removed)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 569 lot 319 realized 1650
PF 60486 genuinely used
