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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 5, 18xx |
| From City | US Express New York |
| From State | RR |
| To City | St. John |
| To State | NB |
| Addressee | Henry Gilbert |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 337258 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Large margins to in at top left, tied by multiple strikes of red grids, matching "U.S. Express Mail N. York, N.Y. Apr. 5" c.d.s. on front only to St. John, New Brunswick, manuscript "Mail Via Robbinstown Maine" at top, manuscript "Paid" struck and large "5 Due" written in blue ink at left; small toned spot from wax seal at center, Fine and rare. Estimate $1,000-1,500 xpertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Hammer Price $750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 (6/2003), Lot 418
PhilaMercury Cover #3179
Alexander listed as 4/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 1849 realized 67.50
PF 337258
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FRONT OF FL TO ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, RED U.S. EXPRESS MAIL PMK AND BLUE MANUSCRIPT "5 DUE".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
Hammer Price $750.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 (6/2003), Lot 418
PhilaMercury Cover #3179
Alexander listed as 4/5/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 363 lot 1849 realized 67.50
PF 337258
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON FRONT OF FL TO ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, RED U.S. EXPRESS MAIL PMK AND BLUE MANUSCRIPT "5 DUE".
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
