Lot 82
1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), large margins to clear at top, superb impression and striking deep shade, tied by bold manuscript "X" on small white envelope addressed in the hand of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to a sister in Portland, Me., clear "Cambridge Ms. Jul. 4" c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
A PARTICULARLY DESIRABLE COVER WITH ITS 4TH OF JULY POSTMARK.
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
During the 1847 period, Longfellow taught at Harvard. Seven covers to various addressees are recorded by Alexander.
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