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| Scott Number | 05X1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 6, 1847 |
| From City | Brattleboro |
| From State | VT |
| To City | Boston |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Edward Brooks |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 610992 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 3 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Image courtesy of Richard Frajola
PF 610992
5X1 1846 5c black on buff
POS. 3 SINGLE WITH RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP AND MATCHING "BRATTLEBORO, VT. FEB. 6 (1847)" ON FOLDED LETTER TO BOSTON, SECOND RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH TONING AROUND THE STAMP.
Letter to Edward Brooks (1784-1859)
The 1848 Boston directory lists Edward Brooks as a counsellor at 10 Court Street.
PF 610992
5X1 1846 5c black on buff
POS. 3 SINGLE WITH RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP AND MATCHING "BRATTLEBORO, VT. FEB. 6 (1847)" ON FOLDED LETTER TO BOSTON, SECOND RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH TONING AROUND THE STAMP.
Letter to Edward Brooks (1784-1859)
The 1848 Boston directory lists Edward Brooks as a counsellor at 10 Court Street.

