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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 3, 1848 |
| From City | Burlington |
| From State | VT |
| To City | Milton |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | Burgess & Squier |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 130565 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
Dark Brown 1847 stamp on cover from Burlington Vermont to Milton Vermont dated Jan 4, 1848.
The 30 mm CDS without enclosed 5 and manuscript cancel is the earliest recorded use of the 1847 stamp from Burlington.
Paul G. Abajaun exhibit of The 5 Cent Franklin Stamp of 1847: Vermont Usages
Alexander listed as 1/4/48
PF 130565
1 1847 5¢ red brown
PEN CANCELLED ON FOLDED LETTER WITH BURLINGTON, VT. JAN 4 (1848) CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage OF THE STAMP SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN SHADE
Cover is dated Jan 3. The file fold gives the 3 the appearance of a 4.
The 30 mm CDS without enclosed 5 and manuscript cancel is the earliest recorded use of the 1847 stamp from Burlington.
Paul G. Abajaun exhibit of The 5 Cent Franklin Stamp of 1847: Vermont Usages
Alexander listed as 1/4/48
PF 130565
1 1847 5¢ red brown
PEN CANCELLED ON FOLDED LETTER WITH BURLINGTON, VT. JAN 4 (1848) CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage OF THE STAMP SCOTT 1a, DARK BROWN SHADE
Cover is dated Jan 3. The file fold gives the 3 the appearance of a 4.
