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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 27, 18xx |
| From City | Wyocena |
| From State | WI |
| To City | Syracuse |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | D. Valentine |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 276419 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott No. 1). Ample to full margins, tied by two splendid strikes of red "5" in circle, matching "Wyocena Wis. Feb 27" c.d.s., on yellow envelope to Syracuse, the distance being more than 300 miles the other 5¢ was probably paid in cash, hence the double strike of the "5", the stamp has a lightened manuscript. cancellation and small sealed tear at top, Very Fine appearance and a wonderful usage. Estimate $2,000-3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM WYOCENA.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Waterhouse, Rohloff, Ishikawa.
Wyocena received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $2,300.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1086
PhilaMercury Cover #13012
Alexander listed as 2/27/xx
PF 276419
1 1847 5c red brown
TIED BY RED "S" IN CIRCLE WYOCENA, WIS. CANCELLATIONS, MATCHING POSTMARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover The Stamp With A LIGHTENED MANUSCRIPT CANCELLATION AND A SMALL CLOSED TEAR AT TOP
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 lot 113 realized 1450
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 89 realized 320
Christie's sale 7726 Sept 28-29, 1993 lot 14 realized 2415
PF 5916 genuine
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM WYOCENA.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate. .
Provenance: Waterhouse, Rohloff, Ishikawa.
Wyocena received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
Hammer Price $2,300.
Matthew Bennett International Sale 266 Lot 1086
PhilaMercury Cover #13012
Alexander listed as 2/27/xx
PF 276419
1 1847 5c red brown
TIED BY RED "S" IN CIRCLE WYOCENA, WIS. CANCELLATIONS, MATCHING POSTMARK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is Genuinely Used On Cover The Stamp With A LIGHTENED MANUSCRIPT CANCELLATION AND A SMALL CLOSED TEAR AT TOP
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 512 lot 113 realized 1450
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 lot 89 realized 320
Christie's sale 7726 Sept 28-29, 1993 lot 14 realized 2415
PF 5916 genuine
