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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | September 30, 18xx |
| From City | Wallingford |
| From State | VT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | George D. Sabin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 340047 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott No. 1a). Large margins to in top left, magnificent color and strong early impression, light crease, tied by pen cancel on buff envelope to New York with clear red "Wallingford Vt. Sep. 30" c.d.s. in an uncommon typeface, additionally struck out with a large manuscript "X" that appears to be in the same ink as the one on the stamp, Fine and rare usage. Estimate $500-750
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM WALLINGFORD, BOTH FROM THE SAME CORRESPONDENCE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Wallingford received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 284
Alexander listed as 9/30/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 360 lot 74 realized 47.50
PF 340047: Genuine use
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM WALLINGFORD, BOTH FROM THE SAME CORRESPONDENCE.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Wallingford received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $350.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 284
Alexander listed as 9/30/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 360 lot 74 realized 47.50
PF 340047: Genuine use
