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| Scott Number | 09X1a |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 1847 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Lakeville |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Miss Maria L. Holley |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 603781 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 28 |
| Initials | ACM |
| Others |
Notes
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Position 28, large even margins all around, tied by red "Paid" in arc, second strike alongside, matching "New-York 5cts 25 Feb." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 cover to Lakeville Conn., routing "Via Bridgeport", cover has two tiny edge tears and faint wax seal stain, still Extremely Fine, rare tied by the "Paid" marking and without usual pen cancel
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. Sale 841 lot 1240 realized 475
Robert A. Siegel sale 1321 lot 5002 realized 475 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 130 lot 1180 realized 325
PF 603781 IT IS NOT SCOTT NO. 9X1, RATHER IT IS SCOTT NO. 9X1a, A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH A CENTRAL STAIN.
(stamp image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. Sale 841 lot 1240 realized 475
Robert A. Siegel sale 1321 lot 5002 realized 475 (image)
Schuyler J. Rumsey sale 130 lot 1180 realized 325
PF 603781 IT IS NOT SCOTT NO. 9X1, RATHER IT IS SCOTT NO. 9X1a, A GENUINE USE, THE COVER WITH A CENTRAL STAIN.
(stamp image)

