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| Scott Number | 05X1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 27, 1847 |
| From City | Brattleboro |
| From State | VT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | John B. Jervis |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 585843 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Plate Position | 10 |
| Initials | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 7 Brattleboro, Vt., 5c Black on Buff (5Xl). Margins nearly all around, line barely touched at right Neat "Paid" cancel in Red, repeated on the cover. Not tied, matching "Brattleboro, Vt." pmk., on 1847 folded cover to N, Y, City: address partly faded. A Handsome, Fine example of This Classic Rarity
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 422 realized 3400
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., sale 353 lot 4 realized 3500
H R Harmer sale 3060 (Erivan 7) lot 3 realized 5000 notes position 10 (image)
PF 585843 genuine use
Letter addressed to John B. Jervis, listed in the 1847 edition of Doggett’s New York City directory as “eng. cro. wa. wks. 8 New City Hall”. He is also listed in the Appendix as the Chief Engineer under the heading of Water Commissioners.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 422 realized 3400
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc., sale 353 lot 4 realized 3500
H R Harmer sale 3060 (Erivan 7) lot 3 realized 5000 notes position 10 (image)
PF 585843 genuine use
Letter addressed to John B. Jervis, listed in the 1847 edition of Doggett’s New York City directory as “eng. cro. wa. wks. 8 New City Hall”. He is also listed in the Appendix as the Chief Engineer under the heading of Water Commissioners.
