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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19, 1848 |
| From City | Providence |
| From State | RI |
| To City | Wareham |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | T. R. Miles |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 401300 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Ample margins, rich color and wonderfully sharp impression, tied by red grid, matching "5" and "Providence R.I. Aug. 19" c.d.s. on 1848 folded letter to Wareham, Mass., stamp with pressed-out vertical file crease at left edge, choice Very Fine appearance. Estimate $300-400
Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 265
Alexander listed as 8/19/48
PF 401300
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, CIRCULAR RED GRID, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO WAREHAM MA, MATCHING PROVIDENCE RI PMK AND NUMERAL "5" RATE MARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp Has Been Removed And Replaced On This Cover Of Origin,AND A LIGHT VERTICAL CREASE FROM A FILE FOLD THROUGH THE FOLDED LETTER
Hammer Price $650.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 265
Alexander listed as 8/19/48
PF 401300
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, CIRCULAR RED GRID, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO WAREHAM MA, MATCHING PROVIDENCE RI PMK AND NUMERAL "5" RATE MARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp Has Been Removed And Replaced On This Cover Of Origin,AND A LIGHT VERTICAL CREASE FROM A FILE FOLD THROUGH THE FOLDED LETTER
