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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 6, 1847 |
| From City | Providence |
| From State | RI |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Latta & Hamlin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 342221 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Full to large margins, stunning proof-like impression from an early printing, bright handsome color, canceled by red grid, on 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia with matching "Providence R.I. Oct. 6" c.d.s. and "10" which was re-rated with a twice-struck "5"; file fold well clear of stamp and markings, Extremely Fine, a beautiful usage. Estimate $1,500-2,000
Expertization: signed Ashbrook, 1999 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Schenck, Krug.
Hammer Price $3,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1088
Alexander listed as 10/6/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 637 lot 466 realized 725
PF 342221
1 1847 5c red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 FOLDED LETTER TO PHILADELPHIA, RED NUMERAL "10" RERATED WITH RED NUMERAL "5", MATCHING PROVIDENCE RI. TOWN POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage (not illustrated in online database)
Expertization: signed Ashbrook, 1999 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Schenck, Krug.
Hammer Price $3,500.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1088
Alexander listed as 10/6/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 637 lot 466 realized 725
PF 342221
1 1847 5c red brown
SINGLE, RED GRID CANCEL, ON 1847 FOLDED LETTER TO PHILADELPHIA, RED NUMERAL "10" RERATED WITH RED NUMERAL "5", MATCHING PROVIDENCE RI. TOWN POSTMARK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage (not illustrated in online database)
