Lot 1121
1847, 5¢ brown (1), large margins to clear at right, just in at top, very fine impression, tied by bold "X" in pen, on buff envelope to Boston with pictorial crest at upper left showing shield with eagle, deer, etc., neat strike of red "Litchfield Ct. Jul. 20" c.d.s. below it, Fine, very attractive and rare.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1847 COVERS FROM LITCHFIELD.
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
Litchfield received no 1847 stamps of either denomination.
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