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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 23, 1848 |
| From City | East Bennington |
| From State | VT |
| To City | Pawlet |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | Fayette Potter |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 509589 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ dark brown (No. 1a), large margins at sides, touched to slightly in top and bottom, handsome color and superb impression, tied by criss-cross "Paid" handstamps, additional bold manuscript "X" on 1848 folded letter, red "East Bennington Vt. Mar. 23" c.d.s. at left, Fine and scarce. ¨Estimate $400-600.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1119 realized 400
Alexander listed as 3/23/48
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 60 lot 1154 realized 450
PF 509589
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL AND RED CRISS-CROSS "PAID" HANDSTAMPS, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO PAWLET VT. WITH RED "WEST BENNINGTON VT. MAR 23" PMK AT FAR LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Fayette Potter (Sept 1, 1823 – Jan 21 1914) was the son of Dr. Samuel Potter of Pawlet Vt. He graduated from Union College in 1843 practiced Law in Pawlet. He was also an expert botanist, a farmer, and a maker of violins.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 287 lot 1119 realized 400
Alexander listed as 3/23/48
Schuyler J. Rumsey Inc. sale 60 lot 1154 realized 450
PF 509589
1a 1847 5¢ dark brown
SINGLE, PEN CANCEL AND RED CRISS-CROSS "PAID" HANDSTAMPS, ON 1848 FOLDED LETTER TO PAWLET VT. WITH RED "WEST BENNINGTON VT. MAR 23" PMK AT FAR LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Fayette Potter (Sept 1, 1823 – Jan 21 1914) was the son of Dr. Samuel Potter of Pawlet Vt. He graduated from Union College in 1843 practiced Law in Pawlet. He was also an expert botanist, a farmer, and a maker of violins.
