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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 1850 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Washington |
| To State | DC |
| Addressee | Thos. Ross |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 529346 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 15L13 |
Notes
Lot 658 5c Red Brown (1). Two covers, both stamps full margins to just in, tied by blue Philadelphia circular datestamps on folded letters dated May 20, 1850 and April 27, 1851 respectively, to Washington and New York, both used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13), first four margins, second in at left, acid cancelled, 5c stamp on first cover with small tear and crease from file fold, Fine appearing pair of combination covers, Scott Retail $4,000.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1101 realized 650
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Thom(as) Ross.
CDS date is MAY 24. The upper CDS is dated on Franklin’s face with the 2 on his left cheek and the 4 more faintly in his hair.
PF 529346: GENUINE USAGE, THE 5¢ STAMP WITH A SMALL VERTICAL TEAR AT BOTTOM LEFT AND A VERTICAL FILE CREASE
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1101 realized 650
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Thom(as) Ross.
CDS date is MAY 24. The upper CDS is dated on Franklin’s face with the 2 on his left cheek and the 4 more faintly in his hair.
PF 529346: GENUINE USAGE, THE 5¢ STAMP WITH A SMALL VERTICAL TEAR AT BOTTOM LEFT AND A VERTICAL FILE CREASE

