Lot 167
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large margins to clear at bottom, beautiful early color and superb impression, tied by black "Glenn's Falls N.Y." c.d.s. with indistinct date, matching Roman Numeral "V" at right, on Jan. 9, 1848 folded letter to the telegraph office at Troy, incorrect "1847" in Jan. dateline but 1848 year date confirmed by receiver's note in manuscript, Very Fine, interesting contents relating to the telegraph business.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1847 USAGE FROM GLEN'S FALLS.
Glen's Falls never received a supply of 1847 stamps.
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