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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 23, 18xx |
| From City | Vermont & Massachusetts RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Barre |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Abby Gates |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 487004 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Clear to large margins, cancelled by red 6-bar open oval, matching "Vermt. & Massts. R.R. Jun. 23" c.d.s. on envelope to Barre, Mass., bold manuscript "Pd"; cover with light wear, Fine, only seven recorded 1847 covers and one of two recorded examples with this cancel. Estimate $500-750
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 360
Alexander listed as 6/23/xx
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 374 realized 290
PF Cert 487004: GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH STAINING REMOVED AT RIGHT; THE COVER WITH STAIN REMOVED AT UPPER RIGHT
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single On Cover With Musical Label ~ Vermont & Mass. Railroad To Barre, MASS (148)
EBAY lot (1847stampsandcovers) - stamp and rear label images
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2082 realized 300 (cover image)
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate. Hammer Price $350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262, Lot 360
Alexander listed as 6/23/xx
Richard C. Frajola, Inc. sale 47 lot 374 realized 290
PF Cert 487004: GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH STAINING REMOVED AT RIGHT; THE COVER WITH STAIN REMOVED AT UPPER RIGHT
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin Single On Cover With Musical Label ~ Vermont & Mass. Railroad To Barre, MASS (148)
EBAY lot (1847stampsandcovers) - stamp and rear label images
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 750 lot 2082 realized 300 (cover image)
