Lot 1063
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, gorgeous color and very fine impression, well tied by blue "Nazareth Pa. Aug. 25" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Bethlehem, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM NAZARETH.
Expertization: 1986 Brettl Certificate and Photocopy of 1979 P.F. Certificate.
Nazareth received no 1847 stamps of either denomination. A unique usage of Biblical proportions.
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