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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8, 1851 |
| From City | Danville |
| From State | VA |
| To City | Richmond |
| To State | VA |
| Addressee | Charles E. Taylor |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 325473 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1var). Ample even margins, late color and impression, tied by manuscript "X" on 1851 folded letter to Richmond with matching large "5" also Xed, clear blue "Danville Va. Apr. 8" c.d.s. in a coarse homemade blue at far left, Fine. Originally prepared as an unpaid stampless letter, the rate was crossed out when the stamp was put on. Estimate $400-500
ONE OF TWO RECORDED USAGES FROM DANVILLE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Danville received no stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $200.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 292
Alexander listed as 4/8/51
Sotheby's sale S-50 lot 95
PF 325473
Genuine Usage, THE FOLDED LETTER FIRST RATED AS UNPAID, AND THE "5" CROSSED OUT WHEN THE STAMP WAS ADDED TO THE COVER
ONE OF TWO RECORDED USAGES FROM DANVILLE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Danville received no stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $200.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 292
Alexander listed as 4/8/51
Sotheby's sale S-50 lot 95
PF 325473
Genuine Usage, THE FOLDED LETTER FIRST RATED AS UNPAID, AND THE "5" CROSSED OUT WHEN THE STAMP WAS ADDED TO THE COVER
