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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 11, 1850 |
| From City | Charleston |
| From State | SC |
| To City | Devonport |
| To State | England |
| Addressee | Mrs Roberts |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 262274 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 5 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Nos. 1, 1-A, 1 var), five singles, full to large margins except far right stamp (Dot in "S" var.) just in at top right, and left stamp touched on side, fourth stamp is position 80R1 Double transfer A, each tied by red grids on 1850 white envelope pre-paying the 24c Treaty Rate to Devonport, England, matching "Charleston S.C. Apr. 11" c.d.s., red "19" credit and Liverpool transit postmark, receiving datestamp on back; cover with small skillful restoration at corners, second stamp from left with small crease, a Very Fine and important usage.
Estimate $15,000-20,000
A STRIKING AND RARE USAGE, THIS IS ONE OF ONLY SIX (ONE OF WHICH HAS A "DECLINE OPINION" BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION) FULLY PREPAID 5C 1847 COVERS TO ENGLAND. IT IS ALSO BELIEVED TO BE UNIQUE IN THIS FORMAT.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Waterhouse, Rust, Kapiloff.
Illustrated: The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census.
Matthew Bennett International sale 301 Lot 1240 realized 40,000
Alexander listed as 4/11/50
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 lot 144 realized 14,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 129 realized 6500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2494 realized 20,000
PF 262274
1 1847 5¢ red brown
FIVE SINGLES ON CVR TO ENGLAND, RED GRID CANCELS, MATCHING RED CHARLESTON, S.C. PMK. W/ RED AMERICA/LIVERPOOL TRANSIT PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON 1850 COVER, SECOND STAMP FROM RIGHT SIDE SHOWS DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE A, SECOND FROM LEFT A CREASE.
Harvey Mirsky exhibit on R. A. Siegel website
Estimate $15,000-20,000
A STRIKING AND RARE USAGE, THIS IS ONE OF ONLY SIX (ONE OF WHICH HAS A "DECLINE OPINION" BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION) FULLY PREPAID 5C 1847 COVERS TO ENGLAND. IT IS ALSO BELIEVED TO BE UNIQUE IN THIS FORMAT.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Waterhouse, Rust, Kapiloff.
Illustrated: The United States 1847 Issue: A Cover Census.
Matthew Bennett International sale 301 Lot 1240 realized 40,000
Alexander listed as 4/11/50
Matthew Bennett International sale 252 lot 144 realized 14,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 743 lot 129 realized 6500
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2494 realized 20,000
PF 262274
1 1847 5¢ red brown
FIVE SINGLES ON CVR TO ENGLAND, RED GRID CANCELS, MATCHING RED CHARLESTON, S.C. PMK. W/ RED AMERICA/LIVERPOOL TRANSIT PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage ON 1850 COVER, SECOND STAMP FROM RIGHT SIDE SHOWS DOUBLE TRANSFER TYPE A, SECOND FROM LEFT A CREASE.
Harvey Mirsky exhibit on R. A. Siegel website
