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| Scott Number | 05X1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 8, 18xx |
| From City | Brattleboro |
| From State | VT |
| To City | Saxton's River |
| To State | VT |
| Addressee | Chs. Smith & Co |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 501302 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 2 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Brattleboro, Vermont, 5c Black on Buff (5X1). Position 2, cancelled by red "Paid" handstamp, "Brattleboro Vt. Feb. 17" (184?) circular datestamp on buff cover to Messrs. Chas. Smith & Co. in Saxton's River, Vermont, very slight edge wear
VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE BRATTLEBORO PROVISIONAL ON COVER. ONLY NINETEEN COVERS ARE RECORDED.
The unpublished Brattleboro census by Philip T. Wall lists a total of 52 stamps, including 20 stamps on 19 covers.
With 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott value $32,500.00.
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1020 lot 13 realized 17,000
PF 501329
5X1 1846 5¢ black on buff
POSITION 2, CANCELLED BY RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP, MATCHING BRATTLEBORO VT. CIRCULAR DATESTAMP AND "PAID" HDSTP ON COVER TO SAXTON'S RIVER VT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Cover dated Jun 8.
VERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE BRATTLEBORO PROVISIONAL ON COVER. ONLY NINETEEN COVERS ARE RECORDED.
The unpublished Brattleboro census by Philip T. Wall lists a total of 52 stamps, including 20 stamps on 19 covers.
With 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott value $32,500.00.
Robert A Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 1020 lot 13 realized 17,000
PF 501329
5X1 1846 5¢ black on buff
POSITION 2, CANCELLED BY RED "PAID" HANDSTAMP, MATCHING BRATTLEBORO VT. CIRCULAR DATESTAMP AND "PAID" HDSTP ON COVER TO SAXTON'S RIVER VT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE
Cover dated Jun 8.

