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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 25, 1850 |
| From City | Richmond |
| From State | VA |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Messrs Fischer & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Horizontal pair, full to large margins except just clear at upper left, attractive color and clear impression, tied by red grids on 1850 folded letter to Boston with matching "Richmond Va. Mar. 25" c.d.s. struck at far right; cover with some wrinkling, right stamp with small horizontal crease, Fine usage. Estimate $750-1,000
Hammer Price $575.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 297
Cherrystone sale 106 lot 25 realized 500
Alexander listed as 3/25/50
Nutmeg sale 118 lot 1740
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 lot 1132 realized 260 (image)
Letter probably sent to Fisher & Co, commission merchants at 23 Central Wharf (1850 Boston City Directory, owned by Francis Fisher, Eban S. Fisher, Francis K. Fisher and John B Robinson.
Hammer Price $575.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 262 Lot 297
Cherrystone sale 106 lot 25 realized 500
Alexander listed as 3/25/50
Nutmeg sale 118 lot 1740
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 94 lot 1132 realized 260 (image)
Letter probably sent to Fisher & Co, commission merchants at 23 Central Wharf (1850 Boston City Directory, owned by Francis Fisher, Eban S. Fisher, Francis K. Fisher and John B Robinson.
