Lot 1155
Hagerstown Md., 5¢ red brown (1), ample to mostly large margins, fine impression, tied by red grid, matching "Hagerstown Md. Aug. 5" c.d.s. on smallish buff envelope with monogram wax seal, to Philadelphia, 1849 docketing on reverse; stamp with tiny scissor cut at left and reduced manuscript, small cover tear, Very Fine appearing. Estimate 500 - 750
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES FROM HAGERSTOWN.
Provenance: Seven Oaks
Hagerstown did not receive a supply of 1847 stamps.
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Realized $525 |